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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Platypus Dreaming
2011 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Size | 47.6 × 27.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#224050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The reverse was created by Darryl Bellotti, A Western Australian Indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongar descent, as a tribute to the platypus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
DB
Designer: Darryl Bellotti
Edge
Plain
Comment
"Look closely. Can you see him in the water? His eyes are closed, but he'll find his way. Even in darkness, he is triumphant. Through his senses he hunts for his food and learns to survive. Ancient and unchanged through countless generations, no one believed that he even existed.My people are similar to the platypus in many ways. Like the platypus, when we hunt or travel, we depend on our senses to be our guide through the landscape. Just like the platypus we are unique. So too is my culture, the way of my people, it is our link to the land that nurtures our way of life, and strengthens our connection to the Dreaming."
Darryl Bellotti - 2011
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Platypus Dreaming) 2011 coin from Australia features a unique design that showcases the platypus, a native Australian animal, in a dreamlike scene. This design is a departure from the traditional portrayal of the platypus in a more realistic manner, and instead, it is depicted in a more artistic and imaginative way. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to showcase not only a country's history and culture but also its unique wildlife and natural beauty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 P | 2396 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Platypus Dreaming) 2011 coin.
