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© Perth Mint
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Sister Cities - Silver Proof
2013 year| Silver (.999) (Lenticular Image) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Lenticular Image) |
| 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#205838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inner circle features a lenticular coloured image that changes between an image of Flinders St Station in Melbourne and the Admiralty Building in St Petersburg. Outer circle features text.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SISTER CITIES
P
1oz 999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Comment
To celebrate the unique Sister City relationship between Melbourne in Australia and St Petersburg in Russia, The Perth Mint has released a limited edition coin portraying an iconic landmark located in each stunning metropolis. The coin is Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver and is meticulously struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in superb proof quality. This coin was a special ANDA only release.The coin’s reverse features an Innovative Lenticular Reverse coloured image of an iconic landmark in each of the Sister Cities. The front façade of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne is depicted with a passing tram. The Admiralty building of St Petersburg, which faces the Neva River, is also shown with Isaac Cathedral in the background.
