1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Women's Suffrage
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#11581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Women's suffrage banner, 1908, made by Dora Meeson Coates.
Two women suffragettes. One holding a 3 prong fork, the other with a shield over her shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
1
DOLLAR
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
2003 marked the 100 year anniversary of the first opportunity to vote in Federal Australian elections for Australian women. Australian and New Zealand led the western world in providing voting rights to women, with NZ granting rights in 1893 and Australia in 1903. Rights to vote in Australian State elections began with South Australia in 1894 and right through all the states until Victoria finally came to the party in 1908. To celebrate the Centenary of these momentous events the Government of Australia authorized the minting of a special $1 coin by the RAM which was placed into circulation. This is known as the 2003 Women's Suffrage dollar. A very small number were issued in a VIP Presentation case in Uncirculated condition.
Two versions of the coin exist due to die cracking.
Small design with a long left trident prong.
