1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - 40th Anniversary of Australia and China Relations - 4th Portrait (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1800 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1oz 999 SILVER 2012 1 DOLLAR
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, 2012,” the inscription 1oz 999 SILVER are placed along the rim, and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1oz 999 SILVER 2012 1 DOLLAR
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, 2012,” the inscription 1oz 999 SILVER are placed along the rim, and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Lettering:
CHINA AND AUSTRALIA
40 YEARS
P
中澳建交40周年
1972 – 2012
Description:
The coin’s reverse design symbolizes friendship and business relations, portrays the animal emblem of each country, the Kangaroo and Giant Panda, headed by the Australian and Chinese flags in color. The design also features the inscriptions, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA 40 YEARS, and in Chinese ‘40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Australia’, the year dates 1972 – 2012 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
CHINA AND AUSTRALIA
40 YEARS
P
中澳建交40周年
1972 – 2012
Description:
The coin’s reverse design symbolizes friendship and business relations, portrays the animal emblem of each country, the Kangaroo and Giant Panda, headed by the Australian and Chinese flags in color. The design also features the inscriptions, CHINA AND AUSTRALIA 40 YEARS, and in Chinese ‘40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Australia’, the year dates 1972 – 2012 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 4,864 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |


