1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - The Centenary of the Australian Army - 4th Portrait (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 530 |
| 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 2001
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. Date is placed below with date.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
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. Date is placed below with date.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF THE ARMY
THE ARMY
AUSTRALIAN
C
1901 - 2001
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse shows the the iconic 'Rising Sun' Australian Army badge surrounded by the legend The Australian Army 1901 - 2001. The badge depicts the Imperial Crown and a banner with the words The Australian Army. The 'sun rays' or rising sun are in fact not that at all, originally they were to depict a semi circle of thrusting swords and bayonets around the crown which in 1902 was to depict the co-operation between the navy (the swords) and the army (the bayonets). In the left field, the the C (for Canberra) mint mark of the Royal Australian Mint and denomination ONE DOLLAR below.
CENTENARY OF THE ARMY
THE ARMY
AUSTRALIAN
C
1901 - 2001
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse shows the the iconic 'Rising Sun' Australian Army badge surrounded by the legend The Australian Army 1901 - 2001. The badge depicts the Imperial Crown and a banner with the words The Australian Army. The 'sun rays' or rising sun are in fact not that at all, originally they were to depict a semi circle of thrusting swords and bayonets around the crown which in 1902 was to depict the co-operation between the navy (the swords) and the army (the bayonets). In the left field, the the C (for Canberra) mint mark of the Royal Australian Mint and denomination ONE DOLLAR below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 C | 27,209 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - PNC Issue | Unknown |
| 2001 C | 12,342 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 3 Coin Folder (Navy, Army & Airforce) | Unknown |
| 2001 C | 125,186 | Royal Australian Mint, Canberra Mintmark (Gallery Press); "IRB" joined & spaced | Unknown |
| 2001 S | 38,095 | Royal Australian Mint, Sydney Mintmark (Royal Easter Show) pre struck at RAM | Unknown |