1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Bicentenary of Australia Post - 4th Portrait (2009)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
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 2009
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, "2009" below.

Reverse

Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
POST OFFICE
200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICES IN AUSTRALIA


Description:
The reverse of the coin features the design of an early cast iron post box which have typically stood on town and city streets since 1856 dividing inscription "200 years". The reverse states "One Dollar" around above, and "of postal services in Australia" around below.

Edge

Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2009 7,200 Royal Australian Mint, BU - Australia Post Dual Set Unknown
2009 32,000 Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Unknown
2009 300 Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC - Melbourne Stamp Show Unknown

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