Obverse © Richard Thomas – Reverse © Coinsberg
Obverse © Richard Thomas – Reverse © Coinsberg
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - South Magnetic Pole
2009 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#197319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The coin’s reverse depicts Douglas Mawson and two Antarctic explorers against a blue-coloured sky. The image appears within the shape of the Antarctic continent.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH MAGNETIC POLE : 1909 – 2009
100 YEARS
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 6th release from The Perth Mint's popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series marks the 100th anniversary of the first expedition to reach South Magnetic Pole.Following an exhausting and dangerous sledging journey, Australian scientists Douglas Mawson and TW Edgeworth David, together with Scottish doctor Alistair Forbes Mackay, reached the position on 16 January 1909. Mawson, Australia’s most famous Antarctic explorer, was responsible for the magnetic observations and the cartographic work.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the South Magnetic Pole, which is located in Antarctica. The coin's design includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as a map of Antarctica with the South Magnetic Pole marked. This coin is one of a limited edition series issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the South Magnetic Pole by Australian explorer Douglas Mawson.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 6703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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