Australia 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2017
4th Portrait - Henry Lawson -150 Years - Silver Proof
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2017
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
155.533
Diameter (mm)
60.6
Thickness (mm)
7.9
Description
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2017. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 60.6 mm and weighs 155.53 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- The reverse of the coin features the profile of Henry Lawson’s face composed of a number of characters and settings from his poems and short stories. The design includes the inscription 150th ANNIVERSARY OF HENRY LAWSON, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark. Engraver's initials NM
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 P | 250 | Proof |
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