1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 150th Anniversary of the Sydney Mint - 4th Portrait (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 825 |
| Weight (g) | 60.46 |
| Diameter (mm) | 50 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 160.81 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2005
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, reproduction obverse of the extremely rare 1855 Sydney Mint half sovereign (a a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, raised border and raised lettering around the edge reading 'Victoria D:G: Britanniar: Regina F:D. 1855'.) surrounded by ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA 2005".
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2005
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, reproduction obverse of the extremely rare 1855 Sydney Mint half sovereign (a a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, raised border and raised lettering around the edge reading 'Victoria D:G: Britanniar: Regina F:D. 1855'.) surrounded by ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA 2005".
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
1855
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
HALF SOVEREIGN
2005
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse design shows the reverse of extremely rare 1855 Sydney Mint half sovereign (proudly identifies these coins as a uniquely Australian issue with the word 'AUSTRALIA' shown below a crown and within a wreath of laurel leaves.) Dates year of edition above left and year of issue at the opposite, the denomination "ONE DOLLAR" around below left.
1855
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
HALF SOVEREIGN
2005
ONE DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse design shows the reverse of extremely rare 1855 Sydney Mint half sovereign (proudly identifies these coins as a uniquely Australian issue with the word 'AUSTRALIA' shown below a crown and within a wreath of laurel leaves.) Dates year of edition above left and year of issue at the opposite, the denomination "ONE DOLLAR" around below left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11,845 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |