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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Koala - Silver Bullion - Gilded
2009 year| Gold (.999) plated silver (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#170428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A young koala sitting on a branch gilded with 24-carat gold. A shimmer background is behind the koala.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
1 OZ 999 SILVER
SB
Designer: Shevaun Buschenhofen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Perth Mint started the silver koala series in 2007 and started offering them in a gilded version in 2008.The 2009 design features a single young koala facing out while sitting on a branch.
Koalas are one the few iconic symbols strongly associated with Australia. They are indigenous only to Australia where they spend most of their life high up in Eucalyptus trees eating leaves. Most animals find the Eucalyptus leaves toxic, but the koala has developed the ability to digest them safely.
Wrongly considered a bear, the koala is actually a marsupial. The females have a pouch in which they carry and nurse their young. The koala portray an image of cuddliness, but with long sharp claws for climbing they can be quite vicious if provoked.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique gilded design, with a 24-karat gold plating applied to the koala image on the reverse side of the coin. This adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the already stunning design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 5472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Koala - Silver Bullion - Gilded) 2009 coin.
