1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Scouting - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1039 |
| 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 Caitlin Goodall
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF SCOUTING
1908 2008
SCOUTS
AUSTRALIA
CG
1 DOLLAR
Description:
This one dollar depicts the Australian spirit flame, the Australian Scout symbol sculpted by Caitlin Goodall. This symbol resembles the international Scouting symbol, the fleur-de-lis incorporating the southern cross. The reverse states "Centenary of Scouting" around above divided by the symbol, the dates1908 2008 Scouts Australia, the denomination "1 Dollar" around below. Below the symbol, SCOUTS AUSTRALIA. In the right field below, the designer's initials (CG)
CENTENARY OF SCOUTING
1908 2008
SCOUTS
AUSTRALIA
CG
1 DOLLAR
Description:
This one dollar depicts the Australian spirit flame, the Australian Scout symbol sculpted by Caitlin Goodall. This symbol resembles the international Scouting symbol, the fleur-de-lis incorporating the southern cross. The reverse states "Centenary of Scouting" around above divided by the symbol, the dates1908 2008 Scouts Australia, the denomination "1 Dollar" around below. Below the symbol, SCOUTS AUSTRALIA. In the right field below, the designer's initials (CG)
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 200,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Roll of 20 | Unknown |
| 2008 | 500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in VIP Issue at Launch Function | Unknown |
| 2008 | 17,157,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |