1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Coin from Australia, 1940 Shilling - 4th Portrait (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 485 |
| Weight (g) | 6.57 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.47 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1999
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. Date is placed below with date.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1999
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. Date is placed below with date.
Reverse
Engraved by George Kruger Gray
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING 1940
Description:
At center a merino ram's head facing three-quarters left; around above, AUSTRALIA; around below between two Federation stars, the denomination and date SHILLING · 1940. The designer's initials (K·G) are in the field above the star on the right.
AUSTRALIA
KG
SHILLING 1940
Description:
At center a merino ram's head facing three-quarters left; around above, AUSTRALIA; around below between two Federation stars, the denomination and date SHILLING · 1940. The designer's initials (K·G) are in the field above the star on the right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |