2025 Twenty Cent The Rainbow Serpent 50th Anniversary (20c) Uncirculated Australian Decimal Coin
Description
The Royal Australian Mint and the Children's Book Council of Australia present the fifth and final release in its Australian Children's Literature program - The Rainbow Serpent
Celebrating its 50th Aniiversary in 2025, the Rainbow serpent, is an important Dreamtime story accompanied by the stunning illustrations by Dick Roughsey.
The Rainbow serpent, written and illustrated by Dick Roughsey, is the fifth and final release in the series. Roughsey was a Lardil man from Mornington Island in Queensland and is recongised for his invaluable contributions to art and children's literature.
The Rainbow serpent won the Children's Book Council of Australia book of the year and picture book of the year awards in 1976.
- Unique, coloured coin
- Limited mintage of 25,000 (Product issue: 12,500)
- Presented in a presentation card
- Includes illustrated features from the book
Features
General Product Features
Year:
2025
Country:
Australia
Coin Features
Face Value:
Twenty Cent
Issuer:
Royal Australian Mint
Finish:
Uncirculated
Mintage:
25000
Metal:
Cupro - Nickel
Australian Decimal Coins
Face Value:
Twenty Cent
Obverse:
Dan Thorne