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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - HMAS Sydney II
2000 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 | 2000 |
| 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#12610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
The warship "HMAS Sydney II" above waves, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HMAS
SYDNEY II
C
VG
1 DOLLAR
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
In 2000 the RAM released this Uncirculated Aluminium-bronze coin to remember those who lost their lives on the HMAS Sydney II. The coin was issued in a coincard at the MYO Public Press Gallery at the RAM with "C" Mintmark. It was also issued at the Mobile Press in a coincard at the Sydney Royal Easter Show with "S" Mintmark.