1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 100th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Henry Parkes - 3rd Portrait (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 310 |
| Weight (g) | 11.49 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 28.3 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
SIR HENRY PARKES 1815-1896
"FATHER" OF FEDERATION
1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse depicts Sir Henry Parkes three-quarters right with around left, the incuse legend "SIR HENRY PARKES 1815-1986" and around right "FATHER OF FEDERATION". The designer's initials (WP) are in a tiny monogram under the letter R of DOLLAR. Below the portrait, the denomination and value 1 DOLLAR.
SIR HENRY PARKES 1815-1896
"FATHER" OF FEDERATION
1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse depicts Sir Henry Parkes three-quarters right with around left, the incuse legend "SIR HENRY PARKES 1815-1986" and around right "FATHER OF FEDERATION". The designer's initials (WP) are in a tiny monogram under the letter R of DOLLAR. Below the portrait, the denomination and value 1 DOLLAR.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 20,006 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |