1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Mawson Station Antarctic Penguin - 4th Portrait, Australian Antarctic Territory (2004)

Features

Denomination 1 Dollar
Catalog Number KM# 737
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:
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, facing right, and is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR.”

Reverse

Engraved by Wade Robinson
Lettering:
MAWSON STATION 1954 – 2004
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
WR
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER


Description:
The reverse design features a detailed colored map of Antarctica with the station highlighted, along with its colorful buildings set against icy landscapes and distant mountains. To the right, an Emperor penguin stands protectively over its chick, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment. The inscriptions include Mawson Station 1954–2004 and Australian Antarctic Territory. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the left . The designer's initials (WR) are on icy piece.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2004 P 7,500 Perth Mint, Proof Unknown

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