The $1 coin design captures the rugged essence of the Australian Rangelands, with elements drawn from the IYRP logo. The focus is a horse and rider with a dog, representative of the enduring spirit of pastoral work. The sheep and cow represent Australia’s agricultural foundations. In the background we see a gnarled gum tree, the outline of mountains and soaring wedge-tailed eagle, demonstrating the vastness of the rangelands. The coin is framed with the text ‘Rangelands and Pastoralists’.

Rangelands are often associated in Australia with the outback, but they are broader than that. They make up most of Australia’s land mass and include grasslands, open plains, deserts and savannahs. Key industries in the rangelands include agriculture, mining and tourism. The beauty of these vast landscapes attracts tourists, while the savannahs, woodlands and open grass plains support millions of cattle and sheep, vital for Australia’s export economy.