1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Battle of the Coral Sea - 4th Portrait, A War Close To Home (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3372 |
| 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
CORAL
SEA
EJL
Description:
The reverse design capturing Battle of the Coral Sea scene a representation of the Australian Battleship HMAS protected by a flying sea aircraft and Japanese aircraft carrier destroyed in the background. The inscription identify theme "CORAL SEA" below left and face value "1 DOLLAR" above right, the designer's initials (EJ.L) below left also in the design.
1 DOLLAR
CORAL
SEA
EJL
Description:
The reverse design capturing Battle of the Coral Sea scene a representation of the Australian Battleship HMAS protected by a flying sea aircraft and Japanese aircraft carrier destroyed in the background. The inscription identify theme "CORAL SEA" below left and face value "1 DOLLAR" above right, the designer's initials (EJ.L) below left 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 |