1997 Mint Set

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith was born at Hamilton, Queensland on 9 February 1897. He spent the greater part of his life at the controls of aeroplanes, setting distance records between Australian capital cities and other continents. To commemorate the centenary of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith’s birth, The Royal Australian Mint is proud to release this unique $1 coin as part of this six coin Uncirculated Set.