1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Wombat - 4th Portrait, Australian Opal (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1796 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.5 |
| 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 2012
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. highlighted by a radiant sunburst background surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2012,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. highlighted by a radiant sunburst background surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2012,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Aleysha Howarth
Lettering:
2012 1 oz 999 SILVER
P
WOMBAT
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a detailed wombat motif, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal are finely engraved sprigs of native Australian flora, the Southern Cross constellation, and a full moon, reflecting the animal’s nocturnal nature The inscriptions include WOMBAT, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER” and date "2012" at the left side.
2012 1 oz 999 SILVER
P
WOMBAT
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a detailed wombat motif, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal are finely engraved sprigs of native Australian flora, the Southern Cross constellation, and a full moon, reflecting the animal’s nocturnal nature The inscriptions include WOMBAT, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER” and date "2012" at the left side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 8,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |