1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Dolphin - 4th Portrait, Indigenous Dreaming (2009)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 1213
Weight (g) 31.1035
Diameter (mm) 36.6
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.”

Reverse

Engraved by Darryl Bellotti
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
DB P
2009 DOLPHIN 1oz 999 silver


Description:
The reverse presents a dynamic image of a dolphin leaping gracefully from the ocean waves which recedes in splashes of warm blue color, surrounded by finely detailed ripples and the inscription "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" around above. The smooth polished background emphasizes the animal’s motion and vitality, turning this miniature work of art into a celebration of nature, "2009", "DOLPHIN" and the metal, purity and weight "1 oz 999 SILVER" around below. The designer's initials (DB ) on the left dolphin's flukes and The P mint mark of the Perth Mint above dolphin's head.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2009 P 6,651 Perth Mint, Proof Unknown

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