© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Dinosaur - Minmi
2015 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 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) (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#182603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Depiction of the Australian dinosaur Minmi paravertebra set against colourful prehistoric vegetation. P mint mark and the designer's initials (TV) are also on the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Minmi
P
TV
1oz 999 Silver
Designer: Thomas Vaughn
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Minmi is a genus of small armoured dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous Period. The first fossils of this animal were discovered in 1964 at Minmi Crossing near Roma, Queensland by a local resident and collected by vertebrate palaeontologist Dr Alan Bartholomai for the Queensland Museum.Fourth of a five coin set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique pad-printed design of a Minmi dinosaur, which is an extinct armored dinosaur that lived in Australia during the Cretaceous period, approximately 100 million years ago. The Minmi is a fascinating and distinctive addition to the coin's design, making it a standout among other coins in the Elizabeth II series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 P | 1640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Dinosaur - Minmi) 2015 coin.
