1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Blue Chequer Cock - 4th Portrait, Unlikely Heroes (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3018 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2015
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2015,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2015
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2015,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a colored depiction of DD.43.Q.879, the Blue Chequer Cock pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal in February 1947 for carrying the message "Time received at Loft 5. 1037K/ Distance Message Carried and Time: 25-30 miles in 47 mins. /Results of Message: DRABITO was bombed with success and valuable information was received at HQ BREWER TASK FORCE." during World War II against the blue sky with clouds in the background.
The coin’s reverse portrays a colored depiction of DD.43.Q.879, the Blue Chequer Cock pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal in February 1947 for carrying the message "Time received at Loft 5. 1037K/ Distance Message Carried and Time: 25-30 miles in 47 mins. /Results of Message: DRABITO was bombed with success and valuable information was received at HQ BREWER TASK FORCE." during World War II against the blue sky with clouds in the background.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |