1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 30th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - 3rd Portrait (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 326 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| 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 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 Horst Hahne
Lettering:
30th ANNIVERSARY DECIMAL CURRENCY
· ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT ·
AUSTRALIA PENNY
$1
50 20 10 2 5 1
HH
Description:
The reverse design features the denomination in the center, with depictions of the original 1966 decimal coins (1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c) and an old pre-decimal Australian Penny around a map of Australia within a circle surrounded by inscription identify theme "30th ANNIVERSARY DECIMAL CURRENCY" above and "· ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT" below. The designer's initials (HH) are in a tiny monogram left below.
30th ANNIVERSARY DECIMAL CURRENCY
· ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT ·
AUSTRALIA PENNY
$1
50 20 10 2 5 1
HH
Description:
The reverse design features the denomination in the center, with depictions of the original 1966 decimal coins (1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c) and an old pre-decimal Australian Penny around a map of Australia within a circle surrounded by inscription identify theme "30th ANNIVERSARY DECIMAL CURRENCY" above and "· ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT" below. The designer's initials (HH) are in a tiny monogram left below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19,927 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |