1 Dollar - Charles III - Year of the Rabbit - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4527 |
| Weight (g) | 15.56 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Rectangular (47.6 × 27.6 mm) |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.39 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2023
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,” “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR” with a backdrop of plantain lilies.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2023
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,” “AUSTRALIA, 2023,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR” with a backdrop of plantain lilies.
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
兔
YEAR OF THE RABBIT
1 oz .999 Ag
BS
Description:
The reverse side of the coin features a delicately sculpted rabbit seated calmly in profile. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness surrounded by plantain lilies. The plants are symbolic for joy, harmony and innocence and emphasize the qualities associated with the rabbit. On the left, the inscriptions: "兔" - Tiger in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RABBIT" - the name of the coin and the purity of the material "1oz .999 Ag." The designer's initials (BK) are above left, behind the rabbit.
兔
YEAR OF THE RABBIT
1 oz .999 Ag
BS
Description:
The reverse side of the coin features a delicately sculpted rabbit seated calmly in profile. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness surrounded by plantain lilies. The plants are symbolic for joy, harmony and innocence and emphasize the qualities associated with the rabbit. On the left, the inscriptions: "兔" - Tiger in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RABBIT" - the name of the coin and the purity of the material "1oz .999 Ag." The designer's initials (BK) are above left, behind the rabbit.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Reverse Frosted | Unknown |