1 Dollar - Charles III - Year of the Tiger - 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:
福
BK
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the symbol for Fu "福" (happiness) surrounded by a lunar calendar wheel, will notice that each of the 12 animals in the cycle is represented in the design of the wheel. At the very top of the wheel, indicating it is the animal represented for the year, is a small tiger. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
福
BK
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the symbol for Fu "福" (happiness) surrounded by a lunar calendar wheel, will notice that each of the 12 animals in the cycle is represented in the design of the wheel. At the very top of the wheel, indicating it is the animal represented for the year, is a small tiger. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
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 |