1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Beizam - The Shark in the Stars - 6th Portrait, Star Dreaming (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4120 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Diameter (mm) | 35.89 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.39 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
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,” “AUSTRALIA,2021,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
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,” “AUSTRALIA,2021,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Segar Passi
Lettering:
THE
SHARK
IN THE
STARS
1/2 oz .999 Ag
Description:
Coin’s reverse features Torres Strait Dauareb elder and artist Segar Passi's shark artwork is inspired by seven stars in the big dipper and big bear (Ursa Major) constellation which make up the body of a deep-sea predator. The Shark's position in the sky indicates when to plant crops and the timing of seasonal storms. Under the Constellation is depicted a detailed image of a graphic timeline curves below, illustrating the seasons of rain, planting and crop growth. The inscriptions on this face of the coin are -THE SHARKIN THE SKY", and "1/2 Oz" and ".999 Ag" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
THE
SHARK
IN THE
STARS
1/2 oz .999 Ag
Description:
Coin’s reverse features Torres Strait Dauareb elder and artist Segar Passi's shark artwork is inspired by seven stars in the big dipper and big bear (Ursa Major) constellation which make up the body of a deep-sea predator. The Shark's position in the sky indicates when to plant crops and the timing of seasonal storms. Under the Constellation is depicted a detailed image of a graphic timeline curves below, illustrating the seasons of rain, planting and crop growth. The inscriptions on this face of the coin are -THE SHARKIN THE SKY", and "1/2 Oz" and ".999 Ag" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |