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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Star Dreaming - The Shark in the Stars
2021 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 15.052 g | 35.89 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 (.999) (Pad printed) |
| Weight | 15.052 g |
| Diameter | 35.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Starlit night sky with the outline of a shark drawn around large stars, lower half of coin shows a person kneeling in the landsacpe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
SHARK
IN THE
STARS
1/2 oz .999 Ag
Edge
Reeded
Comment
To the Meriam people of Dauar Island in the Eastern Torres Strait, traditional law and customs have been shaped by the movements of the stars. The seven brightest stars in the Western constellation Ursa Major form Beziam meaning "shark" in the Meriam Mir languageBeizam lies across the northern sky at sunset in June during the Sager (dry season) when the south-easterly trade-winds blow. This tells the people it is time to plant banana, sugar cane and yam. When the nose of Beizam touches the water at dusk, the sharks begin breeding and swim close to shore as they feed on tup (sardines).As months pass Meriam people observe when Beizam dives into the sea. As water rushes through Beizam's gills it falls as the rains of the Kuki (wet season), signalled by flashes of lightning and tearing north-westerly winds.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with a shark and stars. The design is meant to represent the Queen's reign as a shining light in the darkness, and the shark is a symbol of strength and resilience. The use of pad printing technology gives the coin a distinctive look and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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