Mackellar’s most famous poem My Country was first published under the title Core of My Heart in 1908. It was finally given its current title when it appeared in Mackellar’s first book, The Closed Door, and Other Verses, published in 1911. Also included in this publication was the poem Dawn which was inspired by the natural beauty of the family property, Kurrumbede, near Gunnedah in New South Wales.

Described as a ‘lyrist of colour and light’ Mackellar's poetry overflows with rapturous descriptions of the unique qualities of Australia’s light, and this is no more evident than in her evocative poem The Colours of Light, which appeared in her second book entitled The Witch-Maid, published in 1914.

Coin Highlights:

• The reverse of the coin depicts beloved poem by Dorothea Mackellar: The Colours of Light
• Struck to the Mint’s uncirculated standard
• Mintage of 20,000 coins
• Australian legal tender