1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - HMAS Sydney II - 4th Portrait (2000)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 422
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:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
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. Date is placed below with date.

Reverse

Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
HMAS
SYDNEY II
C
VG
1 DOLLAR


Description:
The reverse depicts an image of the warship "HMAS Sydney II" above waves. Above the ship the inscription identify theme in two lines "HMAS SYDNEY II" and denomination 1 DOLLAR below. In the left field, the the S (for Sydney) mint mark of the Royal Australian Mint. On the right, the monogram of the designer (VG).

Edge

Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2000 C 86,900 Royal Australian Mint, BU Canberra Mintmark (Gallery Press MYO) Unknown
2000 2 Royal Australian Mint, BU - No Mintmark Unknown
2000 S 49,002 Royal Australian Mint, BU Sydney Mintmark (Royal Sydney Show) Unknown
2000 S 2,922 Royal Australian Mint, BU in Sets only Unknown

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