© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Year of the Tiger - Lunar Circle
2022 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| 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 | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
An inner circle containing the Chinese character for Good Fortune and Good Luck.
Surrounded by the 12 Lunar Animals with the Lunar Tiger at 12 o'clock
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
牛
BK
Translation: 牛 = Tiger
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint continues the Lunar Year Aluminium-bronze NCLT $1 coin releases this time with a two coin set issued in a dual coincard encased in a hard plastic case to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Tiger in 2022.