1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Quarantine - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1064 |
| 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 2008
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, "2008" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
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, "2008" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF QUARANTINE 1908-2008
1 DOLLAR
Description:
A Beagle is depicted on the Centenary of Quarantine dollar hovering on duty, protecting Australia from pest and diseases by detecting food, plants life, animals in passengers luggage around luggage shaped as Australia. It's interesting to note that the stickers on the luggage identify key hazard and protection issues. Around above, inscription with dates year of beginning and year of issue "Centenary of Quarantine 1908-2008" and denomination "1 Dollar" below.
CENTENARY OF QUARANTINE 1908-2008
1 DOLLAR
Description:
A Beagle is depicted on the Centenary of Quarantine dollar hovering on duty, protecting Australia from pest and diseases by detecting food, plants life, animals in passengers luggage around luggage shaped as Australia. It's interesting to note that the stickers on the luggage identify key hazard and protection issues. Around above, inscription with dates year of beginning and year of issue "Centenary of Quarantine 1908-2008" and denomination "1 Dollar" below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30,094 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2008 | 21,600 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |