1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Sopwith Wallaby - 4th Portrait, The Great Air Race (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3660 |
| 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 2019
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,2019,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2019
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,2019,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Stevan Michael Stojanovic
Lettering:
THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
SOPWITH WALLABY
N
G G-EAKS
S
CAPT. GEORGE C MATTHEWS SGT. THOMAS D KAY
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a beautifully engraved SOPWITH WALLABY aircraft: detailed relief of the aircraft biplane is shown in flight, powered by a Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engine, had an open cockpit with two seats with visible wings, struts, propeller, and fuselage markings superimposed over a compass with engraving inscriptions include "SOPWITH WALLABY" around above and a pilot CAPT. GEORGE C MATTHEWS, and his mechanic Sergeant THOMAS D KAY around below. Surrounding inscriptions identify the name of the series "THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA." The designer’s initials (SMS) are around right.
THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
SOPWITH WALLABY
N
G G-EAKS
S
CAPT. GEORGE C MATTHEWS SGT. THOMAS D KAY
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a beautifully engraved SOPWITH WALLABY aircraft: detailed relief of the aircraft biplane is shown in flight, powered by a Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engine, had an open cockpit with two seats with visible wings, struts, propeller, and fuselage markings superimposed over a compass with engraving inscriptions include "SOPWITH WALLABY" around above and a pilot CAPT. GEORGE C MATTHEWS, and his mechanic Sergeant THOMAS D KAY around below. Surrounding inscriptions identify the name of the series "THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA." The designer’s initials (SMS) are around right.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |