1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Whale Shark - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1710 |
| 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.”
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 Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012
TV
WHALE SHARK
P
1oz 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of Whale Shark swimming against a vivid colored background of scene of Ningaloo reefs that have a great amount of biodiversity. The inscriptions include "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012" on three lines above, "WHALE SHARK" 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 (TV) are on the shark's pelvic fin.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012
TV
WHALE SHARK
P
1oz 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed image of Whale Shark swimming against a vivid colored background of scene of Ningaloo reefs that have a great amount of biodiversity. The inscriptions include "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA 2012" on three lines above, "WHALE SHARK" 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 (TV) are on the shark's pelvic fin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 4,894 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2012 P | 520 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |