1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Year of the Tiger) 2022 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Year of the Tiger) 2022 back
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Year of the Tiger

2022 year
Silver (.999) (Opal inserts) 31.107 g 36.6 mm
Description
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
Silver (.999) (Opal inserts)
Weight
31.107 g
Diameter
36.6 mm
Thickness
3.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317865
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The coin incorporates authentic Australian opal in its stunning tiger-shaped centrepiece. Including the Chinese character for ‘tiger’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the coin’s outer ring features intricate patterning and stylised depictions of cineraria flowers – considered lucky for those born in the Year of the Tiger.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
YEAR OF THE TIGER
P
2022 1oz 9999 SILVER

Translation: 虎 = Tiger

Designer: Jennifer McKenna

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every twelfth preceding year are said to be determined, courageous, confident and charming.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique opal insert, which is a first for a coin produced by the Royal Australian Mint. The opal insert is a nod to Australia's national gemstone and adds an extra layer of beauty and rarity to the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022 P 5000 - - - - - -

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