1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Centenary of the Battle of Beersheba - 4th Portrait (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2775 |
| 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:
BATTLE
OF
BEERSHEBA
1917
EJ.L
1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse design capturing the intensity of mounted warfare, with Light Horsemen each holding a bayonet at full charge across the arid Middle Eastern landscape. In the background, positioned above a horizontal line, a representation of a mosque. The inscription "BATTLE
OF BEERSHEBA" in three lines above and the date of the battle "1917" below right. The denomination "1 DOLLAR" below and the designer's initials (EJ.L) below left also in the design.
BATTLE
OF
BEERSHEBA
1917
EJ.L
1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse design capturing the intensity of mounted warfare, with Light Horsemen each holding a bayonet at full charge across the arid Middle Eastern landscape. In the background, positioned above a horizontal line, a representation of a mosque. The inscription "BATTLE
OF BEERSHEBA" in three lines above and the date of the battle "1917" below right. The denomination "1 DOLLAR" below and 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 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |