Symbolic of national character

Mobs of brumbies that famously roam the Australian Alps are descended from lost, abandoned or escaped horses that in many cases belonged to early colonial settlers. Free, independent and naturally adapted to its rugged environment, the brumby holds a special place in the heart of many Australians as a symbol of our national character. 

Spirited horse

The coin’s portrayal shows a spirited brumby with a raised hoof. The horse is beside a tree that is shedding its bark, a regular occurrence in the lifecycle of many Australian eucalypts. As well as fallen branches among strappy leafed native flora, the design includes the inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.