1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (First Flight from Britain to Australia) 2003 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (First Flight from Britain to Australia) 2003 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (First Flight from Britain to Australia) 2003 photo

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II First Flight from Britain to Australia

2003 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Tuvalu
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.68
Currency
Dollar (1976-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Size
40.6 mm
Thickness
4.5 mm
Shape
Other
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#300025
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1928
First Solo Flight
Britain to Australia
Hinkler

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first flight from Britain to Australia, which was completed by the British aviators, Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm, in 1928. The coin's design features an image of the aircraft used for the flight, the Vickers Vimy, along with an image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and aviation history buffs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  2003 - - - - - -

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