1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 80th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force - 4th Portrait (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 531 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA. Date is placed below with date.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA. Date is placed below with date.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
1821 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 2001
ONE DOLLAR
PER ARDUA-AD ASTRA
Description:
The reverse shows the RAAF badge surrounded by the legend Royal Australian Air Force 1921 - 2001. The RAAF badge depicts an Australian wedge tailed eagle, the imperial crown of Britain, and the words Royal Australian Air Force. The latin motto, per ardua ad astra means "through struggle to the stars" and is the same motto used by the RAF and dates back to the original Royal Flying Corps (pre-cursor to the RAF) in 1912. The denomination ONE DOLLAR below.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
1821 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE 2001
ONE DOLLAR
PER ARDUA-AD ASTRA
Description:
The reverse shows the RAAF badge surrounded by the legend Royal Australian Air Force 1921 - 2001. The RAAF badge depicts an Australian wedge tailed eagle, the imperial crown of Britain, and the words Royal Australian Air Force. The latin motto, per ardua ad astra means "through struggle to the stars" and is the same motto used by the RAF and dates back to the original Royal Flying Corps (pre-cursor to the RAF) in 1912. The denomination ONE DOLLAR below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12,342 | Royal Australian Mint, BU (Army, Navy, Air Force 3 Coin Folder) | Unknown |
| 2001 | 99,281 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |