1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Queensland - 4th Portrait, Celebrate Australia (2009)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 1096
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.

Reverse

Engraved by Elise Martinson
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA $1
QUEENSLAND
P EM


Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of the Sea Turtle, standing alert against a vivid colored background of beautiful view of Gold Coast Skyline and luxury buildings cityscape, The Cooktown Orchid "Dendrobium phalaenopsis" (the floral emblem of Victoria) frame the scene, emphasizing the link between the fauna and its native environment. The inscriptions include AUSTRALIA $1, 1oz 999 SILVER, QUEENSLAND. In the right field , the Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears and the designer's initials (EM) appears discreetly below on left Turtle 's hind flipper.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2009 P 9,666 Perth Mint, BU in Coincard Unknown

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