1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - International Year of Planet Earth - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1059a |
| Weight (g) | 11.66 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 31.01 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2008" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2008" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PLANET EARTH
Description:
The reverse designs were inspired by the program, highlighting our need to take responsibility for our planet and issues of hazard minimization and sustainable development that are of significance to all Australians. The reverse depicts a map of Australia with human hands showing the change we effect on the environments. Around below left, inscription "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PLANET EARTH" and denomination "ONE DOLLAR" above left.
ONE DOLLAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PLANET EARTH
Description:
The reverse designs were inspired by the program, highlighting our need to take responsibility for our planet and issues of hazard minimization and sustainable development that are of significance to all Australians. The reverse depicts a map of Australia with human hands showing the change we effect on the environments. Around below left, inscription "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PLANET EARTH" and denomination "ONE DOLLAR" above left.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,600 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Planet Earth Fine Silver Year Set | Unknown |
| 2008 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in WMF Fine Silver Set | Unknown |