1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2018

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

NA

Year of Minting

2018

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 2017 1 DOLLAR IRB Reverse: AUSTRALIA'S CONVICT ERA 1788 - 1868 TD

Context

In 2018 the RAM released this NCLT Fine Silver (.999) Proof Coin to Commemorate Australias Convict Era. The coin was issued in limited numbers in a capsule held within a plush black box with numbered certificate. It has a 'C' Mintmark. Australia's convicts were a mixed bunch, but their stories have helped to create a contemporary Australia. One of them named Mary Wade, is actually an ancestor of Kevin Rudd, who was a former Prime Minister of Australia. These coins recognise the influence of convicts, such as Mary, whose stories have shaped Australia as a nation. The RAM also released an Aluminium-bronze version of this coin in a number of ways :- In a Four Coin Set with'C' Mintmark and [B], [M] & [S] Privymarks. With 'C' Mintmark from the Public Gallery Press at the RAM in Canberra. Issued at the Royal Sydney Easter Show with a (S) Counterstamp. Issued at the Royal Melbourne Show with a (M) Counterstamp. Issued at the Royal Brisbane Exhibition Show with a (B) Counterstamp. Issued at Regional RAM Pop up Shops with a (MAP) of Australia Counterstamp. Issued in various PNC's at Stamp Shows

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0