1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Alphabet Collection - Letter O - Silver Proof) 2015-2017 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Alphabet Collection - Letter O - Silver Proof) 2015-2017 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Alphabet Collection - Letter O - Silver Proof) 2015-2017 photo
© Royal Australian Mint

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Alphabet Collection - Letter O - Silver Proof

 
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) 11.66 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2015-2017
Value
1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)
Weight
11.66 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#181051
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

The Letter O Coin features the outgoing Boobook Owl, playfully interacting with the letter O

Script: Latin

Lettering: O

Designer: Bronwyn King

Edge

7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)

Comment

This coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint from 2015 to 2017 as part of a series of 26 different $1 Coloured Reverse Frosted Uncirculated Fine Silver (.999) Alphabet Coins which capture the love of Australian animals and the alphabet. They were issued individually in capsules in a plush case.
 
Aluminium-bronze versions of the coin were also issued and could be collected individually as issued in a card or included as part of the Baby Mint Set. Hidden objects are found on the coins.

The silver coins were issued in 2015 with a Blue "O", 2016 with a Red "O" and 2017 with a Pink "O"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it is part of a unique series featuring the letters of the alphabet, with this particular coin representing the letter "O". The Alphabet Collection was a special series of non-circulating coins issued by the Royal Australian Mint from 2015 to 2017, with each coin featuring a different letter of the alphabet. This coin, in particular, features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the letter "O" on the other, surrounded by a unique pad-printed design. It's a rare and collectible coin that is sure to be a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  5000 - - - - - -
2016  5000 - - - - - -
2017  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Alphabet Collection - Letter O - Silver Proof) 2015-2017 coin.