1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Kapyong - 4th Portrait, Famous Australian Battles (2012)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 1699
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 2011
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, 2011,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”

Reverse

Engraved by Wade Robinson
Lettering:
P
KAPYONG
1951
1oz 999 SILVER
WR


Description:
The coin’s reverse depicts an Australian soldier wearing Korean War kit. Beside him is a historic wartime photograph of the soldiers at Kapyong during the Korean War, blending engraved artistry with archival imagery. The inscription “KAPYONG1951” completes the scene, along with metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER” around below. In the left field, the Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears below and the designer's initials (WR) appears below on the soldier's boots.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2012 P 3,328 Perth Mint, Proof Unknown

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