2018 Rascals & Ratbags Australia’s Convict Era 1788-1868 Four Coin $1 Mintmark & Privy Mark set Coloured Following the success of the

Following the success of the Ocean and Land Series Dollar uncirculated coins the Royal Australian Mint has released more coins in the next new series - Air Series

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issued to honour all those who have served the Australian people in times of conflict

2018 Rascals & Ratbags Australia’s Convict Era 1788-1868 Four Coin $1 Mintmark & Privy Mark set Coloured Following the success of theBetween 1788 and 1868, 162 000 convicts arrived in Australia. Some were hardened criminals, whilst others were victims of poverty and desperation, or political rebels. From a hard life of labour, symbolised by the Broad Arrow and the chain which is featured in the coin design, many convicts went on to gain their freedom and make new lives in Australia. Some went on to build extraordinary lives of fame, fortune or infamy, and the packaging of these