2008 One Dollar Reg Mombassa Selectively Gold Plated 1oz Silver Kangaroo Coin

The Great Australian Artists’ kangaroo series continues to showcase a famous Australian’s artistic interpretation (often with a humorous caricature twist) of the Royal Australian Mint’s iconic silver Kangaroo coin.

Three famous Australians have been invited to design a coin in this flagship series. The first coin for 2007 was designed by Rolf Harris. For 2008 the $1 and $10 Kangaroo coins have been designed by Reg Mombassa (think Mambo brand).

A prolific artist and freelance designer, Reg’s artwork has graced T-shirts, album and CD covers as well as billboards, calendars, books, diaries and even a Melbourne tram. His artwork has been reproduced in newspapers and magazines such as the Rolling Stone, Justope and Raygum. For the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games closing ceremony, Reg contributed to the design of the “Heroes” segment as well as producing installations and designs for other ventures.

Reg’s larrikin humour is evident in the design of the 2008 $1 and $10 Kangaroo coins. Featuring the iconic kangaroo in Aussie suburbia ready for a game of football, the coin is strikingly packaged in the colours and styles reminiscent of Reg’s limited edition etching and lithographic prints. To add further value, the coin and the packaging include the highly collectible Reg Mombassa signature.

*Note that this is a stock image and we may have multiples of this coin in stock.