© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
25 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Centenary of Federation - Dump
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 8.749 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 25 Cents 0.25 AUD = USD 0.17 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 8.749 g |
| Size | 26.26 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Other (Seven Pointed Star) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The central 'Dump' coin is star shaped and features a depiction of Australia's Federal Parliament House on the reverse with 1901- 2001 above the depiction
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1901
2001
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Designer: Stuart Devlin
Comment
This coin was issued by the Perth Mint as part of a two coin Fine Silver (.999) set that was emulating the original Holey Dollar and Dump. This 25 cent face value coin is the centre part of the two coin set. The outer part or ring has a face value of $1 and together they make up a $1.25 combined coin.The Holey Dollar and Dump were introduced by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1813. Due to a shortage of coins he punched out the centre of Spanish silver eight reale coins ("pieces of eight") to make two coins.
Please use the link below to refer to details of this 'Holey Dollar' that simulates the original.
The 'Holey Dollar' is the lower coin in the picture below.
