The 2025 $1 The Big Prawn Coin In Card - Aussie Big Things 2 is a delightful collectible from the Royal Australian Mint, capturing the playful spirit of Australia's roadside giants in this second installment of the beloved series. Presented in a vibrant blue card holder that evokes the coastal waters of New South Wales, this uncirculated $1 aluminium bronze coin features a striking reverse design of the iconic Big Prawn, complete with its oversized claws and glossy red shell, set against a subtle oceanic backdrop. The obverse bears the standard effigy of King Charles III, ensuring its status as legal tender. Scheduled for release on September 24, 2025, this coin-in-card format offers an affordable and display-ready way for collectors to celebrate the whimsical "Big Things" phenomenon that has entertained road trippers since the 1960s, blending numismatic quality with nostalgic Australian charm.

Located in Ballina, a picturesque coastal town on the NSW North Coast, The Big Prawn stands as a 9-meter-tall fiberglass marvel erected in 1989 outside the local Big Prawn Restaurant, serving as a mouthwatering beacon for seafood lovers and travelers alike. This larger-than-life crustacean not only honors Australia's thriving prawn industry—contributing billions to the economy—but also draws visitors for photo ops, fresh seafood feasts, and tales of its quirky history, including a brief relocation in the 1990s. As part of the Aussie Big Things 2 series, which spotlights ten such eccentric sculptures from across the nation, this coin immortalizes The Big Prawn's role in boosting regional tourism and embodying the fun, oversized icons that define spontaneous Australian adventures along highways and byways.

 

(17794)

SKU 17794
Brand Royal Australian Mint

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