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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - 150th anniversary of Australian Overland Telegraph Line
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#335684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
To the left a Linesman climbing up a Telegraph Pole next to a map of Australia with the route of the Overland Telegraph Line. Below that Morse Code dot-dash symbols.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150th Anniversary
The Overland Telegraph Line
Darwin
Yam Creek
Katherine
Daly Waters
Powell Creek
Tennant Creek
Barrow Creek
Alice Springs
Charlotte Waters
The Peake
Strangways Springs
Beltans
Port Augusta
SMS
Designer: Stevan Stojanovic
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
Issued by the RAM in a coincard. This 2022 $1 NCLT Uncirculated Coin commemorates the 1872 opening of the line and Australia’s historic telegraphic connection with the rest of the world.