1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Batavia shipwreck - 6th Portrait, Australian Shipwreck (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3705 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 33.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Triangular |
| 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
AUSTRALIA 2019
JC
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The unique, triangular-shaped coin obverse features 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,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the coin's mintage year, "2018" above the scenes of chaos that plagued the survivors of the Batavia (40 of the 341 individuals on the ship perished when it capsized and a mutiny led to the deaths of another 110 men, women, and children from the ship). The ship struck a reef along the Houtman Abrolhos off the coast of Western Australia in the background. The face value “1 DOLLAR” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2019
JC
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The unique, triangular-shaped coin obverse features 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,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the coin's mintage year, "2018" above the scenes of chaos that plagued the survivors of the Batavia (40 of the 341 individuals on the ship perished when it capsized and a mutiny led to the deaths of another 110 men, women, and children from the ship). The ship struck a reef along the Houtman Abrolhos off the coast of Western Australia in the background. The face value “1 DOLLAR” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Adam William Ball
Lettering:
1629
1oz .999 Ag
BATAVIA
Description:
On the reverse of coin is a depiction of the Full-scale Batavia as it sailed on its maiden voyage. The border design fields incorporate design elements from the actual ship’s construction. The date of the shipwreck “1629,” the name of the ship “Batavia,” and the coin’s weight, purity, and metal content are all upside down. When flip the coin to view these elements upright, this puts the design of the Batavia itself in the position it ultimately came to rest: capsized.
1629
1oz .999 Ag
BATAVIA
Description:
On the reverse of coin is a depiction of the Full-scale Batavia as it sailed on its maiden voyage. The border design fields incorporate design elements from the actual ship’s construction. The date of the shipwreck “1629,” the name of the ship “Batavia,” and the coin’s weight, purity, and metal content are all upside down. When flip the coin to view these elements upright, this puts the design of the Batavia itself in the position it ultimately came to rest: capsized.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2019 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Antique Finish | Unknown |