1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Peace - End of World War II - Gold Proof
2005 year| Gold (.999) | 19.46 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 19.46 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#392905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Joyous man dancing with hat held high in front of his shadow
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 PEACE
1
DOLLAR
WP
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
This Fine Gold (.999) Proof NCLT Commemorative coin was issued as part of the 2005 Fine Gold Six coin Proof set which contained gold versions of normal coin releases in 2005. A standard 5 cent, standard 10 cent, a commemorative 20 cent a commemorative 50 cent, this commemorative $1 and a standard $2 were also part of the set. The coins were issued in capsules in a beautiful jarrah wooden box.
On the 14th August 1945 Japan accepted the allied demands for surrender marking the end of World War II. The following day it was announced in Australia sparking feelings of joy and relief from all Australians. VP Day (Victory in the Pacific day) was reported in all the papers and the Australian government gazetted it a public holiday. USA and New Zealand preferred the term VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and named it as such.
On VP day August 15th 1945 the celebrations were rife. In the streets of Sydney a man was caught on motion picture film dancing in celebration. The film and the "dancing man" has taken on iconic status in symbolising the victory of WW II.
An Aluminium-bronze version of the coin was also released into general circulation by the RAM.
The same coin design was also issued in the Fine Silver Proof Set of the same year.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of olive branches, symbolizing peace and reconciliation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 629 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Peace - End of World War II - Gold Proof) 2005 coin.
