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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Machin Effigy - Silver Gem-Proof
2012 year| Silver (.999) | 11.66 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#219455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN DECIMAL CURRENCY EFFIGIES
MACHIN · 1966
Designer: Arnold Machin
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint as part of its exclusive subscription 'Mint Legends' members loyalty program released both specimen and proof versions (Fine Silver .999) of this coin. They were not available through regular channels. It received very little publicity among general collectors. This coin was the first in this series.The reverse design on this coin graced the obverse of the first Australian decimal coins introduced in 1966 preceding its first appearance on British coins by two years.
The Machin likeness was replaced in 1985 by a Raphael Maklouf portrait. Known as the "young portrait" Machin's representation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is for may Australians the most recognisable.
The coins were housed encapsulated, in a black leatherette, hinged-lid presentation case, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity and protected by a cardboard shipper.
Interesting fact
The Machin effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the 2012 Australian 1 Dollar Silver Gem-Proof coin was designed by sculptor Arnold Machin and has been used on British coinage since 1964, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Machin Effigy - Silver Gem-Proof) 2012 coin.
