1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Henry Lawson - 150 Years
2017 year| Aluminium bronze | 13.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#187810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
A large 150 with the zero being a silhouette of Lawson's head. Beading next to the rim. Henry Lawson's signature in lower half of coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150TH ANNIVERSARY
Henry Lawson
NM
P
Designer: Natasha Muhl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck by the Perth Mint but issued exclusively by Australia Post in PNC Issue 13 of 2017. (7,500 copies)
This stamp and coin cover celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Australian poet Henry Lawson. Henry Lawson (1867 – 1922) was an Australian writer and poet born near the gold mining centre of Grenfell, New South Wales, on 17 June 1867. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest poetry and short-story writers of the colonial period.
Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $1.00 stamp. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in a beautifully designed card featuring images of Henry Lawson. The card includes a circular window revealing the coin’s reverse and obverse designs.
