1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2011

Weight

31.1035 g

Diameter

40.6 mm

Thickness

4 mm

Material

Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Milled , Coloured

Front design

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

Back design

Depiction of an Australian soldier, or ‘Rat of Tobruk’, wearing Second World War Western Desert Campaign military issue. The background incorporates a printed historical image of soldiers at Tobruk.

Year of Minting

2011

Queen

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Mint location

P Perth Mint , Australia (1899-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2011 1 DOLLAR IRB Reverse: P TOBRUK 1941 1 oz 999 SILVER

Context

The coin was struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The coin’s reverse depicts an Australian soldier, or ‘Rat of Tobruk’, wearing Second World War Western Desert Campaign military issue. The background incorporates a printed historical image of soldiers at Tobruk, and the inscription TOBRUK 1941. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is also included into the design. The coin is issued with a specially designed numbered Certificate of Authenticity which features photographs and a history of the campaign. The coin is presented in a prestigious display case and themed shipper.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0