1 Dollar - Charles III - Year of the Rabbit - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022, mintage date 2023" “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022, mintage date 2023" “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
兔
YEAR OF THE RABBIT
BS
Description:
The reverse side of the coin features a delicately sculpted rabbit seated calmly in profile. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness surrounded by plantain lilies. The plants are symbolic for joy, harmony and innocence and emphasize the qualities associated with the rabbit. On the left, the inscriptions: "兔" - Tiger in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RABBIT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are above left, behind the rabbit.
兔
YEAR OF THE RABBIT
BS
Description:
The reverse side of the coin features a delicately sculpted rabbit seated calmly in profile. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness surrounded by plantain lilies. The plants are symbolic for joy, harmony and innocence and emphasize the qualities associated with the rabbit. On the left, the inscriptions: "兔" - Tiger in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RABBIT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are above left, behind the rabbit.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard in 2 Coin Set | Unknown |