1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2020

Weight

11.66 g

Diameter

25 mm

Thickness

2.8 mm

Material

Gold (.999) plated silver (.999)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

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

Technique

Milled

Front design

6th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace.

Back design

A gold nugget in the shape of Australia set inside a stylised swirl reminiscent of a sand dune.

Year of Minting

2020

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 2020 1 DOLLAR JC Reverse: AUSTRALIA'S GOLD RUSH EUREKA! C

Context

This Fine Silver (.999) Partially Gold Plated $1 coin was released by the RAM to commemorate Australia's Gold Rush Era. It was issued in a capsule in a plush case. The Australian gold rushes led to the development of modern Australia, but life on the goldfields could be harsh. The remote desert landscapes of Western Australia needed supplies, and camels were ideal for the job. Camels were imported into Australia by ‘Afghan’ cameleers, and were crucial to WA’s gold industry. We honour the hardy camels and their enterprising cameleers with this 2020 BU Gold Coin.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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