1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Platypus - 4th Portrait, Bush Babies (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2071 |
| Weight (g) | 13.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.1 |
| 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 2013
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, 2013,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2013
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, 2013,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Elise Martinson
Lettering:
Australian platypus
P EM
Description:
The reverse image of a baby platypus is featured on the reverse of the coin. The uniqueness of the platypus is made evident with the design that showcases the creature in true-life. Australian bush flowers add to the image. Finally, a "friendly" Australian locust lends one last level of detail to along with the inscription of "AUSTRLIAN PLATYPUS" around right. The Perth Mint’s P mint mark below the flower on the right and the designer's initials (EM) are behind the front right paw of the platypus.
Australian platypus
P EM
Description:
The reverse image of a baby platypus is featured on the reverse of the coin. The uniqueness of the platypus is made evident with the design that showcases the creature in true-life. Australian bush flowers add to the image. Finally, a "friendly" Australian locust lends one last level of detail to along with the inscription of "AUSTRLIAN PLATYPUS" around right. The Perth Mint’s P mint mark below the flower on the right and the designer's initials (EM) are behind the front right paw of the platypus.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 P | 15,000 | Perth Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |