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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australia's New Parliament House
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 31.635 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.635 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Front view of the New Parliament House over the design of the 1988 5 Dollar coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1988 1998
5 DOLLARS
ONE DOLLAR
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Third coin in the RAM Silver Proof Subscription Series that ran until 2011Released by the RAM in 1998 to celebrate 10 years since the opening of New Parliament House in Canberra. The coin was released in a capsule in a plush blue case with limited edition certificate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the opening of Australia's New Parliament House in Canberra, which took place on 9 May 1988. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the fourth portrait of her reign, and the inscription "1 DOLLAR" and "ELIZABETH II" on the obverse, while the reverse features an image of the New Parliament House building. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .999 and weighs 31.635 grams. It was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17096 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Australia's New Parliament House) 1998 coin.
