1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Conservation, Steve Irwin - 4th Portrait, Inspirational Australians (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1429 |
| 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.
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
Engraved by Caitlin Goodall
Lettering:
INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION
1 DOLLAR
STEVE IRWIN 1962-2006
Description:
The reverse depicts Steve's portrait surrounded by some of his favorite wildlife, a Koala, Crocodile, Snake and Galapagos Tortoise in rain forest foliage. A glass beading technique was used to achieve the fine detail. Around above the inscription identify theme "INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION", his name accompanied dates year of birth and death around below. The denomination overlaid a Koala and Crocodile
INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION
1 DOLLAR
STEVE IRWIN 1962-2006
Description:
The reverse depicts Steve's portrait surrounded by some of his favorite wildlife, a Koala, Crocodile, Snake and Galapagos Tortoise in rain forest foliage. A glass beading technique was used to achieve the fine detail. Around above the inscription identify theme "INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION", his name accompanied dates year of birth and death around below. The denomination overlaid a Koala and Crocodile
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 35,058 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |