© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - The Great Air Race - Martinsyde A
2019 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
A depiction of a Martinsyde A1 Aircraft superimposed over a compass.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GREAT AIR RACE 1919 ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA
MARTINSYDE A1
N
G-EAMR G
S
CAPT. CEDRIC E HOWEL LT. GEORGE H FRASER
Designer: Stevan Stojanovic
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
This NCLT Aluminium-bronze $1 coin was released by the RAM as part of a set of eight coins. It was issued in a coincard inside a metal tin that resembles part of an aircraft engine. Only 10,000 sets will be issued at AU$130.00 per set.