1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - International Year of Astronomy - 4th Portrait (2009)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 1357
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
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, 2009,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”

Reverse

Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
P


Description:
The reverse side showcases symbolic elements like telescopes and celestial bodies, capturing the spirit of discovery and scientific inquiry by portraying two young man and woman observing a colored representation of the night sky with a telescope alongside The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark, and a stylized depiction of the Southern Cross constellation and the inscription INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2009 P 6,814 Perth Mint, Proof Unknown

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