1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Mawson Station Antarctic Penguin - 4th Portrait, Australian Antarctic Territory (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 737 |
| 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
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, facing right, and is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, facing right, and is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Wade Robinson
Lettering:
MAWSON STATION 1954 – 2004
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
WR
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER
Description:
The reverse design features a detailed colored map of Antarctica with the station highlighted, along with its colorful buildings set against icy landscapes and distant mountains. To the right, an Emperor penguin stands protectively over its chick, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment. The inscriptions include Mawson Station 1954–2004 and Australian Antarctic Territory. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the left . The designer's initials (WR) are on icy piece.
MAWSON STATION 1954 – 2004
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
WR
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER
Description:
The reverse design features a detailed colored map of Antarctica with the station highlighted, along with its colorful buildings set against icy landscapes and distant mountains. To the right, an Emperor penguin stands protectively over its chick, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment. The inscriptions include Mawson Station 1954–2004 and Australian Antarctic Territory. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the left . The designer's initials (WR) are on icy piece.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 P | 7,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |