1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Mary Mackillop - 4th Portrait, Inspirational Australians (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1063 |
| 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 Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
1 DOLLAR
Mary
MacKillop
1842 1909
INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIANS EDUCATION
VG
Description:
This reverse coin depicts Mary MacKillop (a nun and teacher and founded the sisters of St. Joseph, she also set up a school for underprivileged children) and three of her young students as a symbolize guiding hand on the future generation in front of a map of the world. Around below, inscription "INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIANS:EDUCATION", her name at right above and denomination at the opposite. The design includes the artist’s signature (VG) below the youngest boy.
1 DOLLAR
Mary
MacKillop
1842 1909
INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIANS EDUCATION
VG
Description:
This reverse coin depicts Mary MacKillop (a nun and teacher and founded the sisters of St. Joseph, she also set up a school for underprivileged children) and three of her young students as a symbolize guiding hand on the future generation in front of a map of the world. Around below, inscription "INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIANS:EDUCATION", her name at right above and denomination at the opposite. The design includes the artist’s signature (VG) below the youngest boy.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29,802 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |