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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Landcare Australia
1993 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Depiction of a tree on the left formed from undulating bands to signify water. To the right the Landcare Australia logo of clasping hands forming a map of Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VG
LANDCARE
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
In an effort to promote care of the environment and natural resources the Australian government initiated the Landcare program. In 1993 in support of this initiative the RAM released the Landcare commemorative dollar. Two different plastic folders were used to distribute the coin.
