Kingston’s iconic big lobster’s reputation is now larger than life, appearing on new $1 coins.

Affectionately known as Larry, the big red fibreglass creation has been anointed one of Australia’s favourite “Big Things” and immortalised on the new coin collection by the Royal Australian Mint.

The move has been welcomed by local MP Nick McBride as Kingston is his hometown.

The fibreglass structure dates back to the 1970s and Mr McBride believes the homage to Larry is a rare honour.

“Larry is part of Aussie Big Things,” Mr McBride said.

“It is a celebration of the great Australian road trip … and with more than 200 of these landmarks scattered across the country, tourists and locals are propelled to ‘tick off’ the Big Things as they drive throughout Australia.”

To celebrate the launch of the 10 Big Things collectable coins and stamps, Australia Post conducted a survey of 1000 Australians nationwide to discover their thoughts and feelings about these giant roadside structures and why they are so loved.

Despite their kitsch, 1980s vibe, it seems that Australians still cannot get enough of Aussie “Big Things” like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple.

In fact, almost 90% of people have visited at least one of around 1000 “Big Things” scattered across the country.

The commemorative $1 coins released by the Royal Australian Mint also celebrate Woombye’s The Big Pineapple (Qld), Coffs Harbour’s The Big Banana (NSW), Muswellbrook’s Big Blue Heeler (NSW), Dadswell Bridge’s Giant Koala (Vic), Swan Hill’s Giant Murray Cod (Vic), Mole Creek’s Big Tasmanian Devil, Wagin’s Giant Ram (WA) and Wak Wak’s Big Jumping Crocodile (NT).