1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Opals - 4th Portrait, Australian Treasures (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1749 |
| 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 2008
1oz 999 SILVER
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse features Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, encircled by inscriptions: ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 1 DOLLAR – 2008 – 1oz 999 SILVER. The opal-filled locket is also visible from this side, allowing the gemstones to shine from both perspectives.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1oz 999 SILVER
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
The obverse features Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, encircled by inscriptions: ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 1 DOLLAR – 2008 – 1oz 999 SILVER. The opal-filled locket is also visible from this side, allowing the gemstones to shine from both perspectives.
Reverse
Engraved by Justin Graham
Lettering:
JG
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design depicts a stylized Australian desert landscape, with curved sand dunes under the blazing sun, reflecting the natural environment where opals are found. In the lower section lies a transparent locket capsule containing genuine Australian opals, glimmering with subtle natural colors. Around the edge runs the inscription TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA. In the left field, the designer's initials (JG) appears discreetly and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark is not included.
JG
TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design depicts a stylized Australian desert landscape, with curved sand dunes under the blazing sun, reflecting the natural environment where opals are found. In the lower section lies a transparent locket capsule containing genuine Australian opals, glimmering with subtle natural colors. Around the edge runs the inscription TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA. In the left field, the designer's initials (JG) appears discreetly and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |