© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Edgeworth David Base
2006 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#197132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The design is symbolic of the site of Edgeworth David, where permanent sea ice is suitable for for use as an aircraft runway. The design includes an Albatross and its chick, as well as the inscriptions 'EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 - 2006' , 'Australian Antarctic Territory', and the Mint's traditional P mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 - 2006
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 3rd release from The Perth Mint's popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series commemorates Edgeworth David Base.The establishment 20 years ago of the Australian Antarctic Division's Edgeworth David summer base, which lies 85 kilometres inland from the Shackleton Ice Shelf in the Bunger Hills area. The base has been named in honour of Australian geologist and explorer Sir Tannant William Edgeworth David, who led the first successful ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarctica's only active volcano, and led the first team to reach the Magnetic South Pole during Shackleton's famous expedition of 1907.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique pad-printed design, which gives the coin a distinctive look and sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 P | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Edgeworth David Base) 2006 coin.
