© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Mawson Station
2004 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 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) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#197023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Coloured image of Mawson Station and a representation of an Emperor penguin and its chick, which appear in the outline of the continent. As well as the inscription MAWSON STATION 1954 – 2004, it includes the words ”Australian Antarctic Territory” and the mint's traditional “P”mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAWSON STATION 1954 – 2004
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
WR
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER
Designer: Wade Robinson
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1st release from The Perth Mint's popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series commemorates Mawson Station.Mawson Station was founded in 1954 on the shores of Horseshoe Harbour in MacRobertson Land, part of the Australian Antarctic Territory. The station was named after the geologist and explorer Douglas Mawon who helped establish Australia's tradition for scientific, geographic and hydrographic research during major Antarctic expeditions between 1911-1914 and 1929-1931.
Comprising original and modern buldings demonstrating the evolution of Australian Antarctic building design. Mawson station is listed on the Register of the National Estate as a place of historical significance. It is symbolic of a large part of Australia's presence in the highest, driest coldest and windiest environment in the world.
Mawson Station is the oldest continually operating station south of the Antarctic Circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2004 Australian 1 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Mawson Station) silver coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Mawson Station, Australia's first Antarctic station. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of Mawson Station, along with the inscription "Mawson Station 50th Anniversary 1954-2004." The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Antarctic exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 P | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Mawson Station) 2004 coin.
