1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Kangaroo - 3rd Portrait, Silver Kangaroo (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 297 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| 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 Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
C HH
1 OUNCE FINE SILVER
Description:
The reverse features an Eastern Grey Kangaroo and a joey. Below right, the monogram of the designer (HH.) surrounded by, the face value ONE DOLLAR, above and the coin’s weight and fineness are also present, along with the ‘C’ (for Canberra) mint mark of the Royal Australian Mint.
ONE DOLLAR
C HH
1 OUNCE FINE SILVER
Description:
The reverse features an Eastern Grey Kangaroo and a joey. Below right, the monogram of the designer (HH.) surrounded by, the face value ONE DOLLAR, above and the coin’s weight and fineness are also present, along with the ‘C’ (for Canberra) mint mark of the Royal Australian Mint.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 C | 150,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Reverse Frosted | Unknown |