1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Bottlenose Dolphin - 4th Portrait, Ocean (2005)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 806
Weight (g) 9
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 2.5
Shape: Round
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
Currency Value (USD) 0.72
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative
Non Circulating
Calendar Gregorian

Obverse

Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA 2006
IRB


Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2006" below.

Reverse

Engraved by Tony Dean
Lettering:
1 Dollar

Description:
The reverse depicts two Bottlenose Dolphins jumping out of the water with a splash. Deep blues and greens are used to create the beautiful color of the ocean. Also featured is the clear blue skies, dotted with white clouds. Beneath the image is the only legend, the denomination of 1 DOLLAR which has been struck into the planchet.

Edge

Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2005 29,749 Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard Unknown

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