AUSTRALIA

Face value � 1 dollar
Metal � aluminum-bronze
Mintage � about 25 mln. pieces
In circulation since 1986

PROCLAMATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE

     Whereas the General Assembly has decided unanimously to proclaim solemnly the International Year of Peace on 24 October l985, the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations,
     Whereas the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations provides a unique opportunity to reaffirm the support for and commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
     Whereas peace constitutes a universal ideal and the promotion of peace is the primary purpose of the United Nations,
     Whereas the promotion of international peace and security requires continuing and positive action by States and peoples aimed at the prevention of war, removal of various threats to peace - including the nuclear threat - respect for the principle of non-use of force, the resolution of conflicts and peaceful settlement of disputes, confidence-building measures, disarmament, maintenance of outer space for peaceful uses, development, the promotion and exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms, decolonization in accordance with the principle of self-determination, elimination of racial discrimination and apartheid, the enhancement of the quality of life, satisfaction of human needs and protection of the environment,
     Whereas peoples must live together in peace and practice tolerance, and it has been recognized that education, information, science and culture can contribute to that end,
Whereas the International Year of Peace provides a timely impetus for initiating renewed thought and action for the promotion of peace,
     Whereas the International Year of Peace offers an opportunity to Governments, intergovernmental, non-governmental organizations and others to express in practical terms the common aspiration of all peoples for peace,
     Whereas the International Year of Peace is not only a celebration or commemoration, but an opportunity to reflect and act creatively and systematically in fulfilling the purposes of the United Nations,
 
     Now, therefore,
     The General Assembly
 
     Solemnly proclaims 1986 to be the International Year of Peace and calls upon all peoples to join with the United Nations in resolute efforts to safeguard peace and the future of humanity.