1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Sir Douglas Mawson - 4th Portrait, Inspirational Australians (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1861 |
| 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 2012
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, "2012" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, "2012" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
PW
SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON 1882-1958 1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse depicts Sir Douglas Mawson in Antarctic gear amid a wooden-made map of the Antarctic territory, as a celebration of his scientific and geological studies within the area. He pursued his studies, with the inclusion of further expeditions over several years to the Antarctica. The inscription identify theme "INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH" around above and his name incorporation dates, year of birth and of death around below. The designer's initials (PW) at the left right on his shoulder.
INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
PW
SIR DOUGLAS MAWSON 1882-1958 1 DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse depicts Sir Douglas Mawson in Antarctic gear amid a wooden-made map of the Antarctic territory, as a celebration of his scientific and geological studies within the area. He pursued his studies, with the inclusion of further expeditions over several years to the Antarctica. The inscription identify theme "INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH" around above and his name incorporation dates, year of birth and of death around below. The designer's initials (PW) at the left right on his shoulder.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24,951 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2012 | 19,920 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |