1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 150th anniversary of Australian Overland Telegraph Line - 6th Portrait (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4324 |
| Weight (g) | 13.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.4 |
| 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 Jennifer McKenna
Lettering:
P
150TH
ANNIVERSARY
THE OVERLAND
TELEGRAPH COMPLETION
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a stylized representation of telegraph poles and their shadows through the dry interior of Australia, with a stylized cloudy sky. Also included in the design is the inscription ‘150TH ANNIVERSARY’ between poles, and ‘THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH’S COMPLETION’ below, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark on the left.
P
150TH
ANNIVERSARY
THE OVERLAND
TELEGRAPH COMPLETION
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a stylized representation of telegraph poles and their shadows through the dry interior of Australia, with a stylized cloudy sky. Also included in the design is the inscription ‘150TH ANNIVERSARY’ between poles, and ‘THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH’S COMPLETION’ below, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark on the left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 P | 7,000 | Perth Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |