1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - New South Wales - 4th Portrait, Celebrate Australia (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1098 |
| Weight (g) | 13.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.1 |
| 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 Elise Martinson
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA $1
NEW SOUTH WALES
P EM
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of the Koala, standing alert against a vivid colored view of Sydney with Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House in the background, Waratah "Telopea speciosissima" (the floral emblem of New South Wales) complete the scene, emphasizing the link between the fauna and its native environment. The inscriptions include AUSTRALIA $1, 1oz 999 SILVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. In the right field ,the designer's initials (EM) appears and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears discreetly below.
AUSTRALIA $1
NEW SOUTH WALES
P EM
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of the Koala, standing alert against a vivid colored view of Sydney with Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House in the background, Waratah "Telopea speciosissima" (the floral emblem of New South Wales) complete the scene, emphasizing the link between the fauna and its native environment. The inscriptions include AUSTRALIA $1, 1oz 999 SILVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. In the right field ,the designer's initials (EM) appears and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears discreetly below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 13,657 | Perth Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |