1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Goanna - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia (2012)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 1709
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
1 DOLLAR
IRB


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,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”

Reverse

Engraved by Natasha Muhl
Lettering:
DISCOVER
AUSTRALIA
2012
NM
GOANNA
P
1oz 999 SILVER


Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of a Goanna resting on a rock against a vivid colored background of view of the rocky Kimberley landscape and a Boab tree.. The inscriptions include "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012" on three lines above, "GOANNA" on two lines, in the exergue. Around below, the metal, weight and purity marks "1oz 999 SILVER". Above that, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. The designer's initials (NM) are on a goanna's left sole of foot.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2012 P 4,697 Perth Mint, Proof Unknown
2012 P 520 Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set Unknown

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