© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Quokka - Silver Bullion Coin
2021 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.107 g | 40.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.107 g |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Adult quokka and her joey in a natural setting comprising representations of Rottnest Island daisies, butterflies and a bobtail lizard.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUOKKA
P
JM
Designer: Jennifer McKenna
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second release in the Quokka series from The Perth Mint. The quokka, a small type of wallaby, is found mainly in the south west region of Western Australia (particularly Rottnest Island) an idyllic location 18 kilometres off the coast near Perth. About the size of a cat, the quokka has thick, grey-brown fur, a broad face, shiny black eyes and round furry ears. Thanks to its cute, smiley appearance and an acceptance of humans, the quokka has become a popular subject for ‘selfies’ in the age of social media.Mintage of this silver bullion coin is limited to 30,000 and 15,000 of these are made available outside of Australia. The coins are encapsulated and sold in a sealed rolled of 20, 5 of these rolls packaged into a Perth Mint outer box.
Interesting fact
The Quokka, which is featured on the 2021 Australian 1 Dollar Silver Bullion Coin, is a small wallaby native to Western Australia. It is known for its friendly and smiley appearance, which has made it a popular symbol in Australian culture. In fact, the Quokka is often referred to as the "world's happiest animal" due to its cheerful demeanor.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 P | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Quokka - Silver Bullion Coin) 2021 coin.
