The Benevolent Society was founded as Australia's first charity in 1813 to address issues such as free maternity care and legal aid, as well as campaign for the end of child labour and the introduction of the old-age pension.
To celebrate the milestone the first 200 people to donate $200 online to the charity will receive one of the new collectible $1 coin. Chief Executive of the Royal Australian Mint, Ross MacDiarmid said it was only fitting that the pioneering organisation had been recognised on an Australian legal tender coin on its 200th anniversary.
“The Royal Australian Mint has a proud tradition of recognising the different attributes that have helped make our society what it is today, and The Benevolent Society is an important part of that social tapestry,” Mr MacDiarmid said.
“Each person that has been offered a helping hand by The Benevolent Society over the past 200 years, including those that are here with us today, is part of the story that is reflected by this $1 coin.”
Chief Executive of The Benevolent Society, Anne Hollonds said the charity had provided help and support to millions of Australians since it was established on 8 May 1813 and the coin design featured that same logo that appeared 200 years ago.
“The Benevolent Society is honoured to have been chosen by the Mint to appear on an Australia coin in recognition of our 200th anniversary,” Ms Hollonds said.
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