1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Koala - 4th Portrait, Australian Opal (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1705 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4.5 |
| 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 2012
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, 2012,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.” Behind it radiates a stylized sunburst
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, 2012,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.” Behind it radiates a stylized sunburst
Reverse
Engraved by Aleysha Howarth
Lettering:
2012 1 oz 999 SILVER
P
KOALA
Description:
The reverse showcases a koala rendered in genuine Australian opal, shimmering with blue, green, and violet hues. Surrounding the opal centerpiece are finely engraved native flowers and eucalyptus branches, the Southern Cross constellation, and a crescent moon — symbolic elements of the koala’s natural habitat and nocturnal lifestyle. The inscriptions include KOALA around below and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark next to Koala. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER” and date "2012" at the right side.
2012 1 oz 999 SILVER
P
KOALA
Description:
The reverse showcases a koala rendered in genuine Australian opal, shimmering with blue, green, and violet hues. Surrounding the opal centerpiece are finely engraved native flowers and eucalyptus branches, the Southern Cross constellation, and a crescent moon — symbolic elements of the koala’s natural habitat and nocturnal lifestyle. The inscriptions include KOALA around below and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark next to Koala. The metal, weight and purity marks “1oz 999 SILVER” and date "2012" at the right side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 8,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |