2009 $1 & 20c Year Of Astronomy 2x Coin Carded Set - Mintage: 30,000

Add a space-themed Australian decimal release to your collection with the 2009 $1 & 20c International Year of Astronomy 2 Coin Carded Set. Released by the Royal Australian Mint, this uncirculated two coin set celebrates the International Year of Astronomy 2009, marking 400 years since Galileo Galilei’s first astronomical use of the telescope.

This official RAM set includes a commemorative $1 coin and 20c coin, presented together in the original collector card packaging. The $1 coin features the Parkes radio telescope in New South Wales, one of Australia’s most famous scientific landmarks and a key symbol of Australia’s contribution to astronomy.

The 20c coin is also strongly associated with the International Year of Astronomy theme, with collector references noting that the 2009 mint set included a special commemorative 20c design for the event.

Key Features

• Country: Australia
• Year: 2009
• Denominations: 1x $1 coin & 1x 20c coin
• Theme: International Year of Astronomy
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze & Cupro Nickel
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint card
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Issue type: Collector two coin set
• Design theme: Parkes Radio Telescope / astronomy / stargazing

Collector listings commonly describe this release as the 2009 RAM International Year of Astronomy 2 Coin Uncirculated Set 20c & $1, 2009 Australia Two Coin UNC Set $1 and 20c International Year of Astronomy, and 2009 $1 & 20c Year of Astronomy Carded Set, so using all wording variations gives better Google coverage.

Perfect for collectors of Australian $1 coins, 20 cent coins, Royal Australian Mint carded sets, space coins, astronomy coins, science-themed coins and Australian decimal commemoratives.