1 Dollar - Charles III - The Giant Koala - 6th Portrait, Big Things (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4475 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Aleksandra Stokic
Lettering:
DADSWELLS
BRIDGE
GIANT KOALA
Description:
coin’s reverse design illustrates the Giant Koala sculpture (Positioned in the western Victorian town of Dadswells Bridge) its interior, accessible via the Koala's front forearms, serves as a home to a souvenir and gift shop. Trailing behind an airplane in the sky above, the inscription "DADSWELLS BRIDGE". On the right, the inscription - coin name - "GIANT KOALA"
DADSWELLS
BRIDGE
GIANT KOALA
Description:
coin’s reverse design illustrates the Giant Koala sculpture (Positioned in the western Victorian town of Dadswells Bridge) its interior, accessible via the Koala's front forearms, serves as a home to a souvenir and gift shop. Trailing behind an airplane in the sky above, the inscription "DADSWELLS BRIDGE". On the right, the inscription - coin name - "GIANT KOALA"
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 10 Coin Tube | Unknown |
| 2023 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown | |
| 2023 | 6,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2023 | 320,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2023 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |