Description
2004 Australia $1 Lion Test Piece Pattern Silver Proof Coin in capsule and case. A very rare release, the Imperial Lion heptagonal coin was first minted as a Test Piece only. The design was rejected due to its design impracticality and manufacturing complexities at the time.
The design was reproduced as a commemorative coin in 2004 to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Australian $1 Dollar Coin – only a small quantity was produced, actual mintage unknown.
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