1 Dollar - Elizabeth II First Australian Flight
2009 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.68 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#117308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
George Taylor and flying airplane over him.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
First Australian Flight
1909 - 2009
Heavier Than Air
George Taylor
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first flight between Australia and the United Kingdom, which was completed by Sir Ross Smith and his crew in 1919. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an illustration of a plane and a map of the flight route. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and aviation enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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