1 Dollar - Charles III - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - 6th Portrait, Endangered Wildlife (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P JM
2023 1oz 9999 SILVER
Description:
The coin portrays a representation of a wedge-tailed eagle by John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint (retired). The magnificent bird is shown clutching a branch with its massive talons as it raises its wings in preparation to take flight. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2022 – 1 oz 9999 SILVER" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly below on a branch.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P JM
2023 1oz 9999 SILVER
Description:
The coin portrays a representation of a wedge-tailed eagle by John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint (retired). The magnificent bird is shown clutching a branch with its massive talons as it raises its wings in preparation to take flight. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2022 – 1 oz 9999 SILVER" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly below on a branch.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 P | 5,000 | Perth Mint, Proof - Incused | Unknown |