1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog - 4th Portrait, Australian Opal Lunar (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3529 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Natasha Muhl
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE DOG
2018
P
NM
狗
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a dog, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal are finely engraved a collection of stylized leaves and flowers. The inscriptions include YEAR OF THE DOG, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark and the the designer's initials (NM) next to it. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER,” date "2018" at the right side. The Chinese character (狗) for 'rooster' below.
YEAR OF THE DOG
2018
P
NM
狗
Description:
The reverse features a central opal inlay, where the shimmering gemstone has been laser-cut to depict a dog, radiating with iridescent flashes of blue, green, and fiery hues. Around the opal are finely engraved a collection of stylized leaves and flowers. The inscriptions include YEAR OF THE DOG, alongside the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark and the the designer's initials (NM) next to it. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER,” date "2018" at the right side. The Chinese character (狗) for 'rooster' below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 5,000 | Perth Mint, Proof, Colored | Unknown |