Australia 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II, 2006
4th Portrait - Edgeworth David Base
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II
Year
2006
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
31.1035
Diameter (mm)
40.6
Thickness (mm)
4
Description
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2006. Struck in Silver (.999) (Pad Printed). Measures 40.6 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- The design is symbolic of the site of Edgeworth David, where permanent sea ice is suitable for for use as an aircraft runway. The design includes an Albatross and its chick, as well as the inscriptions 'EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 - 2006' , 'Australian Antarctic Territory', and the Mint's traditional P mintmark.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 P | 7.5K | Proof |
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