1 Dollar - Charles III - Dragon and Koi - 6th Portrait, Chinese Myths and Legends (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4530 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952-2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1oz 9999 Ag 1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” weight, purity, and metal content "1oz 9999 Ag" and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II 1952-2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1oz 9999 Ag 1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” weight, purity, and metal content "1oz 9999 Ag" and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Wade Robinson
Lettering:
P
WR
Description:
The reverse presents a richly detailed scene inspired by a well-known legend from Chinese tradition. A powerful green dragon coils through the sky while a red koi fish leaps from swirling waters beneath. Between them floats a pearl representing wisdom, transformation, and enlightenment. In folklore, the red koi that perseveres upstream and passes the Dragon Gate transforms into a dragon, symbolizing determination and success through resilience. The design captures this dramatic moment with impressive detail—scales, flowing fins, and textured water create depth and movement, while a graceful arched bridge rises in the background, adding balance to the composition. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears above and the designer's initials (WR) below.
P
WR
Description:
The reverse presents a richly detailed scene inspired by a well-known legend from Chinese tradition. A powerful green dragon coils through the sky while a red koi fish leaps from swirling waters beneath. Between them floats a pearl representing wisdom, transformation, and enlightenment. In folklore, the red koi that perseveres upstream and passes the Dragon Gate transforms into a dragon, symbolizing determination and success through resilience. The design captures this dramatic moment with impressive detail—scales, flowing fins, and textured water create depth and movement, while a graceful arched bridge rises in the background, adding balance to the composition. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears above and the designer's initials (WR) below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 P | 5,000 | Perth Mint, BU - Green & Red Color | Unknown |