1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dragon - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1680a |
| Weight (g) | 11.66 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 31.01 |
| 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.”
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.”
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
2012
龙
YEAR OF
THE
DRAGON
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a magnificent Chinese dragon coiled around a flaming pearl, a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment within a circle. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2012” above and “YEAR OF THE DRAGON" below. At the right, the Chinese character (龙) for “Dragon .” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle at the left of coiled dragon.
2012
龙
YEAR OF
THE
DRAGON
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a magnificent Chinese dragon coiled around a flaming pearl, a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment within a circle. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2012” above and “YEAR OF THE DRAGON" below. At the right, the Chinese character (龙) for “Dragon .” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle at the left of coiled dragon.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |