Richard Thomas

1 Dollar (European sighting of Australia) – Australia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of European sighting of Australia

Australia

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: Australia

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 9,941

Material

Diameter: 40.6 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 31.07 g

Thickness: 4 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #1008

Numista: #186241

Value

Exchange value: 1 AUD = $0.71

Bullion value: $89.75

Inflation-adjusted value: 1.68 AUD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth IV facing right in the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. Beaded inner rim, denomination below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

AUSTRALIA

1 DOLLAR

IRB

Script: Latin

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

"Duyfken" on left, coastal map right. Compass rose top. Perth mint "P" mark.

Inscription:

1OZ. 999 SILVER 1606 - 2006

P

Australia on the Map

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Perth Mint	P

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	P	9,941	Proof

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