© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
1 Dollar In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Happy Birthday - Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) | 31.1035 g | 40.9 mm |
| 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) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A coloured depiction of birthday presents, gifts & a birthday cake with candles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
2023 1oz 999 SILVER
IJ P
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The immaculate proof quality release portrays coloured images of gifts, balloons and a birthday spread, comprising a cake, cupcakes, fruit and lemonade. The design also includes the inscription ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.This coin portrays the official ‘Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse’, featuring the Jody Clark effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign – ‘1952 – 2022’.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique "Happy Birthday" design, which is not commonly found on coins. It's a special edition coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint to celebrate birthdays and is a rare collectible item.
