© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - The Great Aussie Coin Hunt - Letter W
2019 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Australia Post |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative 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#183629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
A depiction of two Weet-Bix's splashing into a bowl full of milk. Letter W to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
W
ONE DOLLAR
WEET-BIX
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
Coin struck by the RAM but issued by Australia Post as change into circulation from 3500 Post Offices Australia wide. The coins are featuring 26 classic Aussie icons from letters of the Alphabet from A to Z.This coin is the Letter "W" for "Weet-Bix". Aussie Kids have been Weet-bix kids since the 1920's. From east coast to west, this iconic brekkie is Australia's favourite way to rise and shine. Australian's eat around 2.4 billion Weet-Bix every year.
A press in album for the 26 coins was available for $9 or you can buy the full set of 26 coins in a special tube including the album for $49.
