1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2009

Weight

31.1035 g

Diameter

40.6 mm

Thickness

4 mm

Material

Silver

Shape

Round (Locket with Diamonds)

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Milled

Front design

4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara above locket containing opals.

Back design

The design depicts an abstract interpretation of the Australian landscape.

Year of Minting

2009

Queen

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Mint location

Perth Mint , Australia (1899-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2009 1oz 999 SILVER 1 DOLLAR IRB Reverse: JG TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA

Context

Formed under intense pressure and heat within hte Earth, diamonds are found near the surface in volcanic 'pipes'. The value of each diamond is determined by its carats (weight), cut, clarity and colour, incredibly a quarter of the world's diamonds come from a single mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Responsible for brilliant white diamonds and fancy coloured champagne and cognac varieties, it is also the world's main source of the incredibly rare pink diamonds. The most desirable of all gemstones, diamonds are a traditional symbol of love, and the modern birthstone of people born in April.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0