1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Airco DH9 - 4th Portrait, The Great Air Race (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3654 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,2018,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,2018,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Stevan Michael Stojanovic
Lettering:
THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
AIRCO DH9
N
G G-GADA
S
LT. RAY PARER LT. JOHN C MCINTOSH
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a beautifully engraved Airco DH9 aircraft: a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing superimposed over a compass with engraving inscriptions include "AIRCO DH9" around above and piloted by Lieutenant Ray Parer, and co-pilot Lieutenant John Cowe McIntosh around below. Surrounding inscriptions identify the name of the series "THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA." The designer’s initials (SMS) are around right.
THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
AIRCO DH9
N
G G-GADA
S
LT. RAY PARER LT. JOHN C MCINTOSH
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a beautifully engraved Airco DH9 aircraft: a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing superimposed over a compass with engraving inscriptions include "AIRCO DH9" around above and piloted by Lieutenant Ray Parer, and co-pilot Lieutenant John Cowe McIntosh around below. Surrounding inscriptions identify the name of the series "THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA." The designer’s initials (SMS) are around right.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |