© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
1 Dollar In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Quokka; Coloured Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.99999) | 31.107 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 (.99999) |
| Weight | 31.107 g |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured (Pad Printed) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#381747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coloured Quokkas at a waterhole with nearby Rottnest Island daisies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUOKKA
P
SR
Designer: Sean Rogers
Edge
Reeded
Comment
About the same size as domestic cats, quokkas are wallaby-like marsupials that were once plentiful throughout Australia's south west. They are now classified as vulnerable, having suffered from predation by introduced species and loss of habitat.Dutch navigators exploring an island near the mouth of the Swan River in 1696 named it Rottenest (Rat's Nest) in the mistaken belief that the creatures they found there were giant rodents. The pest-free habitat of Rottnest Island, as it is commonly known today, provides one of the last quokka strongholds in Western Australia.
Friendly and curious by nature, quokkas are often content to interact with respectful humans. Adding to their appeal, furry faced quokkas appear to smile, a characteristic that has earned them the reputation for being the 'happiest animals on Earth'. A massive drawcard for visitors, the estimated population of 12,000 quokkas on Rottnest Island provides many unique opportunities for photography, including the modern craze of 'quokka selfies'.
Interesting fact
The Quokka, the featured animal on the coin, is a small wallaby native to Western Australia and is known for its friendly and smiley appearance, which has made it a popular tourist attraction in the region.
