2026 Heart and Soul of Australia Uncirculated Coin

Name: 2026 Heart and Soul of Australia Uncirculated Coin
Brand: Royal Australian Mint
SKU: 12059
Price: 17.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP). In celebration of IYRP, the Royal Australian Mint presents a splendid new $1 uncirculated coin.

Rangelands cover about 75% of Australia’s landmass, and span many different types of environments – woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, deserts and tropical savannahs. They include incredibly diverse landscapes, such as the Pilbara in WA, the vast Red Centre, the Barkly Tableland in the NT, and the Channel Country extending from Queensland. With the vast space they occupy in both a physical and cultural sense, our rangelands are very much the heart and soul of the nation.

Our rangelands also hold significant economic value. Roughly a third of Australia’s livestock graze there, and the mining and tourism industries also generate significant value. Critical to the sustainable management of the land are Australia’s pastoralists, who are known by many different names: graziers, producers, stockmen and stockwomen, jackaroos and jillaroos, to name a few.

This 2026 $1 Uncirculated Coin celebrates Australia’s rangelands and pastoralists.

Struck by the Royal Australian Mint from AlBr, these $1 coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and have a mintage of 40,000.

DESIGN

The reverse of the coin features a design representing Australian rangelands and pastoralism by Mint coin designer Adam Ball. Also includes the inscriptions “RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS”.

The coin’s obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, monetary denomination and the 2026 year-date.

PRESENTATION

Each coin is presented encapsulated in a presentation card, which features original artwork by Mint coin designer Elyssa Waterford.

Technical Specifications

Year Date	2026
Denomination (AUD)	1.00
Metal Content	AlBr
Mass (g)	9.00
Diameter (mm)	25.00
Finish	Uncirculated
Maximum Mintage	40,000
Reverse / Obverse Designer	A. Ball / D. Thorne
Packaging	Coin in presentation card

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.