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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Mother of Pearl
2015 year| Silver (.999) (Fragment of mother-of-pearl) | 31.1035 g | 36.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Fragment of mother-of-pearl) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 36.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features a sculpted representation of an Australian white mother of pearl shell with a polished fragment of mother-of-pearl centrepiece, against a rippled pattern representing the ocean floor. The inscription AUSTRALIAN WHITE MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WHITE MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL
P
NM
Designer: Natasha Muhl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mother of pearl is a hard, smooth, shining iridescent substance that forms the inner layer of the shells of certain molluscs, such as the oyster and abalone. It displays a mix of colours, ranging from deep cobalt blue and peacock green, to hues of purple, cream and pink. Also known as nacre, it is highly sought after as decorative pieces and used in the manufacture of jewellery, buttons, cutlery, guns, inlays in furniture, and musical instruments.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Mother of Pearl) 2015 coin from Australia is that it features a unique design element - a fragment of mother-of-pearl. This adds a touch of iridescence and beauty to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 P | 2221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Australian Mother of Pearl) 2015 coin.
