2025 50c Dorothea Mackellar – Treasured Australian Poetry Three Coin Collection
Born on 1 July 1885, Isobel Marion Dorothea Mackellar OBE holds a unique place in the literary heart of Australia. Through her evocative and descriptive poems, she captured the unique qualities of the country’s landscape, its light and colours, and in the process tapped into our collective soul, giving word to our fundamental connection to country and place.
Mackellar’s most famous poem My Country was first published under the title Core of My Heart in 1908. It was finally given its current title when it appeared in Mackellar’s first book, The Closed Door, and Other Verses, published in 1911. Also included in this publication was the poem Dawn which was inspired by the natural beauty of the family property, Kurrumbede, near Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Described as a ‘lyrist of colour and light’ Mackellar’s poetry overflows with rapturous descriptions of the unique qualities of Australia’s light, and this is no more evident than in her evocative poem The Colours of Light, which appeared in her second book entitled The Witch-Maid, published in 1914.
DESIGN
The reverse of each coin depicts their respective poem by Dorothea Mackellar, as well as the monetary denomination.
The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III as well as the 2025 year-date.
PRESENTATION
Each coin is presented in a Dorothea Mackellar themed presentation card housed inside of a presentation envelope.
Technical Specifications
| Year Date | 2025 |
| Denomination (AUD) | 0.50 |
| Metal Content | AlBr |
| Mass (g) | 14.09 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Finish | Uncirculated |
| Maximum Mintage | 20,000 (each coin) |
| Reverse / Obverse Designer | A. Ball / D. Thorne |
| Packaging | Coins in presentation cards in themed shipper |
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