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© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Aurora Australis
2013 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad printed) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A snowfield with a tracked vehicle and a human observer beneath a coloured representation of the Aurora Australis. The portrayal appears within the outline of Antarctica. As well as the inscription 2013 : AURORA AUSTRALIS, it includes the words ”Australian Antarctic Territory” and the mint's traditional “P”mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2013 : AURORA AUSTRALIS
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
AH
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER
Designer: Aleysha Howarth
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 10th release from The Perth Mint's popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series commemorates the Aurora Australis.An aurora is a dramatic display of coloured light seen in the night sky above the polar regions. In the Southern Hemisphere the phenomenon is known as the Aurora Australis.
An aurora occurs when charged particles emitted from the sun interact with Earth's magnetosphere. The solar particles stream towards the poles, colliding with atoms of nitrogen and oxygen in the upper atmosphere.
Akin to the process that operates in neon light, the collisions create glowing gases seen in dancing ribbons and arcs of mesmerising light comprising thousands of colours. Australian scientists in Antarctica are not the only ones privileged to see the Aurora Australis. Tasmania is the Australian state from which the awe-inspiring spectacle, also known as the Southern Lights, is most commonly seen.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Aurora Australis) 2013 coin from Australia features a unique design that showcases the Aurora Australis, also known as the Southern Lights, which is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the southern hemisphere. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors. It is made of silver (.999) and weighs 31.1035 grams. The Pad printed technique used in the coin's design adds a unique touch to the coin's appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 P | 4974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Aurora Australis) 2013 coin.
