1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Diamonds - 4th Portrait, Australian Treasures (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1242 |
| 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 2009
1oz 999 SILVER
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse features Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, along with inscriptions: ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 1 DOLLAR – 2009 – 1oz 999 SILVER. The transparent locket continues seamlessly onto the obverse side, allowing the diamonds to be admired from both views.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
1oz 999 SILVER
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse features Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, along with inscriptions: ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 1 DOLLAR – 2009 – 1oz 999 SILVER. The transparent locket continues seamlessly onto the obverse side, allowing the diamonds to be admired from both views.
Reverse
Engraved by Justin Graham
Lettering:
JG
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse features a stylized image of the Australian outback landscape with rugged mountains, above a transparent locket capsule embedded into the coin. Inside the locket are genuine uncut natural diamonds — a sparkling tribute to one of Australia’s most precious resources. Around the edge runs the inscription TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA. In the right field, the designer's initials (JG) appears discreetly below the line and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark is not included.
JG
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse features a stylized image of the Australian outback landscape with rugged mountains, above a transparent locket capsule embedded into the coin. Inside the locket are genuine uncut natural diamonds — a sparkling tribute to one of Australia’s most precious resources. Around the edge runs the inscription TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA. In the right field, the designer's initials (JG) appears discreetly below the line and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |