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2025 $1 Centenary of Royal Australian Corps of Signal Coin

Australia has a unique distinction of having had the first regularly formed signal unit in the British Empire. In 1869, small units existed in New South Wales and Victoria labelled “Torpedo and Signals Corps”. These continued until 1882, when they were disbanded. In 1885 a “Signalling Corps”, composed of 1 officer and 12 other ranks, existed in South Australia and remained active until 1901.

The “Australian Corps of Signallers” was formed on 12 January, 1906. This Corps remained as a self-contained unit, until the introduction of universal training in 1911, when it was merged with Australian Engineers. In 1912, signals troops and companies formed portion of the Corps of Australian Engineers and served as such throughout World War 1 all signals units were separated from the Australian Corps of Engineers. On 1 January 1925, the Australian Corps of Signals was formed. On 10 November 1948, His Majesty King George VI conferred the title “Royal” on the Australian Corps of Signals. Since then, members of the Corps have served with distinction in all operational areas in which Australian troops have been involved – Korea, Malaya, Borneo, South Vietnam, Cambodia, Timor and the Middle East.

The Corps now has a regular peacetime strength of some 300 officers and 2,300 other ranks. Its members are to be found in many parts of the world and in all states of Australia. Extrapolating these figures to include family members and descendants, a conservative estimate suggests the broader “Corps Family” numbers in the order of 300,000 people.

Each coin is struck by the Royal Australian Mint from AlBr and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and has a mintage of 50,000.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse features a representation of the god Mercury with references to evolution of signalling methods over the past century. Includes coded messages in both Morse and binary. Also includes the inscription “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS”.

The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III as well as the 2025 year-date and monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

Each coin is presented in a Royal Australian Corps of Signals themed presentation card.

Technical Specifications

Year Date	2025
Denomination (AUD)	1.00
Metal Content	AlBr
Mass (g)	9.00
Diameter (mm)	25.00
Finish	Uncirculated
Maximum Mintage	50,000
Reverse / Obverse Designer	A. Ball / D. Thorne
Packaging	Coin in presentation card

* Coin in image 1 is not to scale.

ABOUT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT

The Royal Australian Mint, established in 1965 through the Royal Australian Mint Act, is the sole producer of Australia's circulating coins. Located in Canberra, it was officially opened on February 22, 1965, by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Its primary purpose is to produce legal tender coins for circulation, commemorative coins, and other numismatic products, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality coins. The Mint has embraced modern minting technologies, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and techniques.

Known for its innovative designs, the Mint's coins often feature iconic Australian symbols, historical events, and cultural motifs, celebrating the nation's diverse heritage and natural beauty. It issues commemorative coins to mark significant events, anniversaries, and milestones, highly sought after by collectors.

Internationally recognized for excellence in coin production and design, the Mint has won numerous awards and collaborates with mints worldwide. It engages the public through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and events, promoting numismatic awareness and showcasing its heritage.

Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both Royal Australian Mint bullion and numismatic products.