1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2012

Weight

11.66 g

Diameter

25 mm

Thickness

2.8 mm

Material

Silver (.999)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)

Technique

Milled

Front design

4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Back design

The design depicts 3 wheat stalks and ribbon.

Year of Minting

2012

Queen

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Mint location

C Royal Australian Mint , Canberra, Australia (1965-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2012 IRB Reverse: AUSTRALIA 20 12 K G C ONE DOLLAR

Context

This Fine Silver (.999) NCLT Proof coin was issued by the RAM in a capsule inside a plush square black case with a numbered certificate. The coin commemorates the Australian Wheat Industry and replicates the design that adorned the tiny 16mm pre-decimal silver threepence from 1938 to 1964. The coin included a 'C' for Canberra Mintmark. An Aluminium-bronze version of the coin was issued as follows :- In a Four Coin UNC Mint set with 'C' Mintmark and [B], [M] & [S] Privymarks. In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Perth with a (P) Counterstamp (Pre struck at the RAM) In a folding coincard at At the ANDA Show in Brisbane using the Mobile Press with a (B) Counterstamp In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Sydney using the Mobile Press with a (S) Counterstamp In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Melbourne using the Mobile Press with a (M) Counterstamp A further Aluminium-bronze issue was the Bluebell Counterstamp which was applied to a 'C' Mintmarked coin at the 'Enlighten' event in Canberra and also issued in a coincard.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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