© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Wheat Sheaf Dollar
2012 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 | 2012 |
| 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#30433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
The design depicts 3 wheat stalks and ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
20 12
ONE DOLLAR
K G
P
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
This NCLT $1 coin issued by the RAM commemorates the Australian Wheat Industry and replicates the design that adorned the tiny 16mm pre-decimal silver threepence from 1938 to 1964. The coin shown on this page is the (P) Perth Counterstamp version.The Royal Australian Mint issued this coin as follows :)
In a Four Coin UNC Mint set with "C" Mintmark and [B], [M] & [S] Privymarks.
In a folding coincard at the MYO Gallery Press at the RAM in Canberra with a "C" Mintmark (Mintage Unknown)
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Perth with a (P) Counterstamp (Pre struck at the RAM)
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Brisbane using the Mobile Press with a (B) Counterstamp
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Sydney using the Mobile Press with a (S) Counterstamp
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Melbourne using the Mobile Press with a (M) Counterstamp
These are three images of the above coincards. - (B) & (M) Counterstamp & 'C' Mintmark
