© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - QANTAS Centenary - Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 15.551 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.551 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Depiction of a stylised B787-9 Dreamliner flying through the number 100, map of Australia below. Qantas Flying Kangaroo Symbol to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QANTAS
1920 - 2020
100
1 DOLLAR
Designer: Stevan Stojanovic
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The commemorative $1 coin depicts a stylised B787-9 Dreamliner flying through the number 100, a hundred years since QANTAS was founded in November 1920 - the third oldest airline in the world.Originally Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, shortened to the acronym QANTAS, is also known fondly as the flying kangaroo -with an impeccable safety record. The coin design includes parallel lines in the plane's wake to signify movement and progression in the airlines 100 year history. This Dreamliner aircraft with the QANTAS badge flew the first non-stop flight between Perth and London in 2018 and QANTAS was the first to complete the longest commercial flight between New York and Sydney in 2019.
Interesting fact
The 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - QANTAS Centenary - Silver Proof) 2020 coin from Australia features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of QANTAS, Australia's national airline. The design includes a stylized image of a QANTAS airplane, along with the anniversary dates and the words "QANTAS CENTENARY" inscribed above and below the image. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - QANTAS Centenary - Silver Proof) 2020 coin.
