1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 150th anniversary of Australian Overland Telegraph Line - 6th Portrait (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4301 |
| 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
AUSTRALIA 2022
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, AUSTRALIA, the coin's mintage year, "2022" and the face value “1 DOLLAR” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2022
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, AUSTRALIA, the coin's mintage year, "2022" and the face value “1 DOLLAR” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Stevan Michael Stojanovic
Lettering:
150th Anniversary
The Overland Telegraph Line
Darwin
Port Augusta
SMS
Description:
The coin reverse features the map of Australia describes the route of the Overland Telegraph Line through the dry interior of Australia from Port Augusta to Darwin. To the left, a line of poles connected by a wire, with a worker attaching it to the nearest pole, below the map, Morse code. Dates in Morse code year of construction "1872" above and "2022" below . The inscription "150th Anniversary" around above, and "The Overland Telegraph Line around below. The designer's initials, (SMS) are in the lower left part of the map.
150th Anniversary
The Overland Telegraph Line
Darwin
Port Augusta
SMS
Description:
The coin reverse features the map of Australia describes the route of the Overland Telegraph Line through the dry interior of Australia from Port Augusta to Darwin. To the left, a line of poles connected by a wire, with a worker attaching it to the nearest pole, below the map, Morse code. Dates in Morse code year of construction "1872" above and "2022" below . The inscription "150th Anniversary" around above, and "The Overland Telegraph Line around below. The designer's initials, (SMS) are in the lower left part of the map.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 ENV | 7,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC with Envelope Privy | Unknown |
| 2022 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |