© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - G for George
2014 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Image of front-on representation of a Lancaster bomber against a background showing stylised bomb silhouettes. All enclosed by a circular frame that represents the dial of a compass
Script: Latin
Lettering:
G for GEORGE
AS
FROM 1942 TO 1944
MISSIONS 90
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Aleksandra Stokic
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
This NCLT Aluminium-bronze $1 coin was issued by the RAM in a large coin card. It is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the retirement from active service of "G for George" which is a historic Australian war plane that can be found on display at the War Memorial in Canberra. It is a four engined Avro Lancaster bomber.