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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Turtle Dreaming
| Silver (.999) | 31.112 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2008-2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.112 g |
| Size | 47.6 × 27.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The image represents the knowledge of the maloo hunter. Created by Darryl Belloti, an indigenous artist of both Yamatji and Nyoongal descent, its dots represent the hunter's footprints along the path; the ringed-circles symbolise the locations where he stops to hunt turtles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
DB
Designer: Darryl Belloti
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Turtle Dreaming) 2008-2009 coin from Australia features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a pattern of circles that represent the turtle's shell. The turtle is an important symbol in Australian Aboriginal culture, representing longevity, wisdom, and protection. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This coin is a beautiful representation of the fusion of traditional Australian culture and modern coinage design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 13177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 P | 1859 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Turtle Dreaming) 2008-2009 coin.
