1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Volunteers
2003 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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#15416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Stylised spiral roll symbolising the shape of the outline of Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
AUSTRALIA'S
VOLUNTEERS
1 DOLLAR
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
The year 2003 saw the Royal Australian Mint consult with the peak volunteering body, Volunteers Australia to design a set of coins celebrating the contribution of more than 4 million volunteers. This coin is the Circulating Aluminium-bronze version of this $1 coin.
A Copper-nickel 20 cent & 50 cent as well as the Aluminium-bronze $1 coin were designed and minted with words, "Australia's Volunteers : Making a Difference". All 3 commemorative coins incorporated designs to honour Australia's volunteers. All three coins were released into general circulation and were included in the UNC Year Set ....
