© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Aboriginal 5 Kangaroos
2004 year| Silver (.999) | 5.79 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 5.79 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Aboriginal version of the Mob of Roos
Script: Latin
Lettering: One Dollar
Edge
Scalloped with 12 notches
Comment
This Fine Silver (.999) Proof NCLT coin was released as Coin #2, part of the 2004 "Masterpieces in Silver" set. This set recognised 20 Years of the Australian Dollar coin since 1984.This intriguing coin is a combination of an original design submitted to the Royal Australian Mint and the scalloped edge shape that was considered for the $1 coin. A distinct Aboriginal influence can be detected in the scalloped perimeter of the coin and in the design of the five kangaroos. This particular unusual coin is a silver version of this original pattern dollar coin that was under consideration but not ever actually made or used by the RAM.
