1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Darwin - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1181 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.6 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Ryan Vanderwiel
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
Darwin
1OZ 999 SILVER P
RV
2008
Description:
The reverse portrays a lively harbor scene: in the foreground, a detailed depiction of a large barramundi fish leaping from the water, symbolizing Darwin’s fishing culture and abundant marine life. The background reveals the Darwin waterfront with the pier stretching into the turquoise waters, while tropical vegetation frames the scene. Around the edge appear inscriptions DISCOVER AUSTRALIA – DARWIN – 2008 – 1 oz 999 SILVER. In the left field, The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark appears above water surface and the designer's initials (RV) appears discreetly left below on a tropical vegetation leaf.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
Darwin
1OZ 999 SILVER P
RV
2008
Description:
The reverse portrays a lively harbor scene: in the foreground, a detailed depiction of a large barramundi fish leaping from the water, symbolizing Darwin’s fishing culture and abundant marine life. The background reveals the Darwin waterfront with the pier stretching into the turquoise waters, while tropical vegetation frames the scene. Around the edge appear inscriptions DISCOVER AUSTRALIA – DARWIN – 2008 – 1 oz 999 SILVER. In the left field, The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark appears above water surface and the designer's initials (RV) appears discreetly left below on a tropical vegetation leaf.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 7,319 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |