1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Dragon and Phoenix - 4th Portrait, Chinese Myths and Legends (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2869 |
| 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
IRB
1OZ 9999 Ag 2017 1 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” the denomination “1 DOLLAR,” the year 2017, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1OZ 9999 Ag 2017 1 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” the denomination “1 DOLLAR,” the year 2017, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
P
TV
Description:
The reverse features two critical mythical beasts from Chinese culture. On one side of the design field, a dragon serpent slithers along as a phoenix is featured on the other side of the design field pursuing the same pearl of wisdom the dragon chases. The background field includes stylized clouds. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the designer's initials (TV) below right on the dragon abdomen.
P
TV
Description:
The reverse features two critical mythical beasts from Chinese culture. On one side of the design field, a dragon serpent slithers along as a phoenix is featured on the other side of the design field pursuing the same pearl of wisdom the dragon chases. The background field includes stylized clouds. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the designer's initials (TV) below right on the dragon abdomen.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 P | 50,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2017 P | 2,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |