1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Trans Australian Railway Centenary - 4th Portrait (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3743 |
| 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 2017
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, 2017,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2017
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, 2017,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Tony Dean
Lettering:
TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY
CENTENARY
B
Description:
The coin design features a stylised version of the train that first made the journey 100 years ago, the G class steam locomotive, a coal cart, service cart and 2 sleeper carriages. 16 of these G class steam locomotives serviced the line until larger and faster locomotives in the 1930’s. With steam billowing above the train and to the right is a representation of the sun and to the left the sky. Below around the edge is a depiction of a train track. The designers initials “TD” feature in the plume of smoke.
TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY
CENTENARY
B
Description:
The coin design features a stylised version of the train that first made the journey 100 years ago, the G class steam locomotive, a coal cart, service cart and 2 sleeper carriages. 16 of these G class steam locomotives serviced the line until larger and faster locomotives in the 1930’s. With steam billowing above the train and to the right is a representation of the sun and to the left the sky. Below around the edge is a depiction of a train track. The designers initials “TD” feature in the plume of smoke.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 B | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Brisbane Counterstamp (Royal Brisbane Show) | Unknown | |
| 2017 B | 14,927 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Brisbane Privymark (Four Coin CBMS Set) | Unknown |
| 2017 C | 14,927 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Canberra Mintmark (Four Coin CBMS Set) | Unknown |
| 2017 C | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Gallery Press at the Mint | Unknown | |
| 2017 C | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - RAM Legends Six Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2017 C | 500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC - ANDA Melbourne | Unknown |
| 2017 C | 7,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC - Canberra Mintmark | Unknown |
| 2017 M | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Melbourne Counterstamp (Royal Melbourne show) | Unknown | |
| 2017 M | 14,927 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Melbourne Privymark (Four Coin CBMS Set) | Unknown |
| 2017 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Australia MAP Counterstamp (RAM Regional Pop Up Shops) | Unknown | |
| 2017 S | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Sydney Counterstamp (Royal Sydney Show) | Unknown | |
| 2017 S | 14,927 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Sydney Privymark (Four Coin CBMS Set) | Unknown |