1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Praying Mantis - 4th Portrait, Backyard Bugs (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1447 |
| 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 2010
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, 2010,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2010
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, 2010,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Elise Martinson
Lettering:
PRAYING MANTIS
P
EM
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a a finely detailed image of a praying mantis with the large compound eyes, (that might feel as if it’s peering deep into your soul) its triangular head, spindly front legs against big leaf in the background that evokes its favored habitat, its name "PRAYING MANTIS" in hand-written script around below. In the right field, The P mint mark of the Perth Mint and the designer's initials (EM) below right next to "s" letter.
PRAYING MANTIS
P
EM
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a a finely detailed image of a praying mantis with the large compound eyes, (that might feel as if it’s peering deep into your soul) its triangular head, spindly front legs against big leaf in the background that evokes its favored habitat, its name "PRAYING MANTIS" in hand-written script around below. In the right field, The P mint mark of the Perth Mint and the designer's initials (EM) below right next to "s" letter.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 P | 5,234 | Perth Mint, BU in Collector Album | Unknown |