1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Attack on Sydney Harbor - 4th Portrait, A War Close To Home (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3375 |
| 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 2017
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2017" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2017
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2017" below.
Reverse
Engraved by EJ. Lewellen
Lettering:
1 DOLLAR
SYDNEY
HARBOUR
EJL
Description:
The reverse design capturing USS Chicago in Sydney Harbor at the time of the attack by Japanese submarines and composite midget submarine which share attacking Australia below water, Harbor Bridge in the background. The inscription identify theme "SYDNEY HARBOUR" below and face value "1 DOLLAR" above right, the designer's initials (EJ.L) at the right side also in the design.
1 DOLLAR
SYDNEY
HARBOUR
EJL
Description:
The reverse design capturing USS Chicago in Sydney Harbor at the time of the attack by Japanese submarines and composite midget submarine which share attacking Australia below water, Harbor Bridge in the background. The inscription identify theme "SYDNEY HARBOUR" below and face value "1 DOLLAR" above right, the designer's initials (EJ.L) at the right side also in the design.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 4 Coin Presentation Card | Unknown |