1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - First Fleet Jigsaw Coin & Medallion Set - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 141.75 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 377.02 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse 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.” Struck in 5 ounces of fine silver with proof quality, this rare set unites artistry, history, and innovation.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse 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.” Struck in 5 ounces of fine silver with proof quality, this rare set unites artistry, history, and innovation.
Reverse
Engraved by Guy Milner
Lettering:
Captain Arthur Phillip
NEW HOLLAND
THE FIRST FLEET 1788
1oz 999 Silver
P
GM
Description:
The reverse is richly detailed, featuring engravings of famous vessels such as HMS Sirius, HMS Supply, Scarborough, Prince of Wales, Alexander, Charlotte, Lady Penrhyn, and others, arranged in a circular design. At the center, a portrait of Captain Arthur Phillip, the fleet’s commander, appears alongside the inscription “NEW HOLLAND – THE FIRST FLEET 1788” within a circular border of stylized waves incorporating the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark at the left side below the designer's initials (GM) appears discreetly and the metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 Silver" below the portrait.
Captain Arthur Phillip
NEW HOLLAND
THE FIRST FLEET 1788
1oz 999 Silver
P
GM
Description:
The reverse is richly detailed, featuring engravings of famous vessels such as HMS Sirius, HMS Supply, Scarborough, Prince of Wales, Alexander, Charlotte, Lady Penrhyn, and others, arranged in a circular design. At the center, a portrait of Captain Arthur Phillip, the fleet’s commander, appears alongside the inscription “NEW HOLLAND – THE FIRST FLEET 1788” within a circular border of stylized waves incorporating the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark at the left side below the designer's initials (GM) appears discreetly and the metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 Silver" below the portrait.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 1,500 | Perth Mint, Proof - With 12 Jigsaw Medallions | Unknown |