1995 $1 Silver Proof Coin – Waltzing Matilda (1895-1995)

In 1895, A B ‘Banjo’ Paterson was working as a journalist in the Queensland town of Winton.  Local folklore says that during his stay he was told the story of a wanted swagman who had recently drowned by jumping into a billabong to escape arrest.  This story, and other local tales about swagmen “waltzing their matildas”, or carrying their swags, was the basis the now immortal words of “Waltzing Matilda”. 

Stranded at Dagworth Station by the Wet, Paterson put the words to a Scottish folk song, played on the Autoharp by his host.  The song was first performed on 6^th April 1895 at a local pub.  It was an instant success and soon became the nation’s favourite song.

This one dollar Silver Proof Coin, celebrates the 100^th Anniversary of the song Waltzing Matilda and is encapsulated and housed in a presentation case.  The coin is accompanied by a descriptive booklet that includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is protected by a beauty box.

Denomination - One Dollar

Composition - Fine Silver (99.9%)

Weight - 11.49g

Diameter - 25.12mm

Worldwide Mintage Limit: - 20,000

Mint - Royal Australian Mint