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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Donation Dollar
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel; Pad Printed) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2020-2021 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel; Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#235251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Green inner circle with concentric 7 rings, text around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DONATION DOLLAR
GIVE TO HELP OTHERS
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
Released by the RAM into circulation an initial 4.5 million Donation Dollars have been produced and will be progressively released from 2 September 2020 with the intention to produce and release 25 million coins over the next few years – one for every Australian.AUSTRALIA has launched a world first ‘Donation Dollar’, a single dollar coin designed to be given to those in need. The Royal Australia Mint will progressively circulate 25 million of the dollar coins, one for every Australian, over the coming years. Minister for Housing and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said the coins are designed to remind Australians that any time is a good time to donate to causes they are passionate about.
Youtube link ... https://youtu.be/l5rKR_M1sqQ
RAM link ... https://donationdollar.com.au/
In the lead up to the International Day of Charity on 5 September, Assistant Minister for Charities Zed Seselja said it was a timely reminder of the challenges our community is facing during this crisis.
“This year we know there are many Australians doing it tough and Australia’s 57,000 charities and not-for-profits have not been immune to these economic challenges,” Assistant Minister Seselja said.
“While we continue to face the challenge of COVID-19 pandemic together, the Donation Dollar is a long-term idea we hope continues to provide a simple reminder to Australians that if you are in a position to donate it, please do so.”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Donation Dollar) 2020-2021 from Australia is that it features a unique pad-printed design, which gives the coin a distinctive look and feel. The pad-printing process involves applying a layer of ink to the coin's surface using a silicone pad, creating a high-quality, detailed image that stands out from traditional coin designs. This process allows for intricate designs and colorful images to be featured on the coin, making it a truly special and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 12900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (6th Portrait - Donation Dollar) 2020-2021 coin.
