1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Emperor Penguin; Silver) 2023 front 1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Emperor Penguin; Silver) 2023 back
1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Emperor Penguin; Silver) 2023 photo
© Royal Australian Mint

1 Dollar In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Emperor Penguin; Silver

2023 year
Silver (.999) 31.1035 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#361527
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Group of Emperor Penguins standing on an ice floe and diving into the sea.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EMPEROR PENGUIN
1 oz .999 SILVER
AWB

Designer: Adam Ball

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in a capsule by the RAM - Emperor Penguins are a species endemic to the Australian Antarctic Territory.
Across Antarctica live assorted species of penguin, none as large or majestic as the Emperor Penguin.
Royal Australian Mint’s new 2023 $1 1oz silver investment coin celebrates these magnificent flightless birds.

This coin features a parent and offspring standing at the edge of the Antarctic ice. Behind them a queue of Emperor Penguins approaches the ocean, to a backdrop of the ice floes.

Interesting fact

The 1 Dollar Silver Emperor Penguin Coin from Australia features a unique design that showcases the majesty of the Emperor Penguin, the largest penguin species in the world. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a detailed depiction of an Emperor Penguin standing on a frozen tundra, with its chick nearby. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and wildlife enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  25000 - - - - - -

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