The 2025 $1 Big Wheelbarrow coin, part of the Royal Australian Mint's Aussie Big Things 2 series, celebrates the oversized yellow wheelbarrow landmark in Wedgefield, Port Hedland, Western Australia—a mining icon erected in the 1960s to honor a quirky annual wheelbarrow race fundraiser for local causes. This aluminium bronze uncirculated coin (25mm, 9g) features a detailed obverse of the giant wheelbarrow loaded with ore amid rugged Pilbara landscapes and a "Welcome to Wedgefield" sign, while the reverse displays King Charles III's effigy, blending numismatic artistry with Australia's roadside whimsy in legal tender form.

Housed in a vibrant collector's card with outback road imagery and historical notes on the wheelbarrow's mining heritage, this coin appeals to enthusiasts of commemorative pieces. As one of ten in the series highlighting quirky "Big Things" like the Big Merino and Big Prawn, it offers a tangible tribute to Port Hedland's industrial spirit and the fun events that built community ties, making it a standout addition for collectors and road-trip mementos.

(17795)

SKU 17795
Barcode # 9349766038607
Brand Royal Australian Mint

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