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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 2012 Australian Olympic Team - Higher

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 2012 Australian Olympic Team - Higher) - obverse1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - 2012 Australian Olympic Team - Higher) - reverse

© Richard Thomas

Features

Country Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2012
Value 1 Dollar
1.00 AUD = 0.72 USD
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Aluminium-bronze
Weight 13.8 g
Diameter 30.6 mm
Thickness 3.1 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 1805
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

Australian 2012 London Olympic Team

Obverse

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA 2012
IRB
• 1 DOLLAR •

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS is a British sculptor who has produced many acclaimed works, among which are several designs for British coinage.

Reverse

Features a representation of an Olympic pole vaulter against the word HIGHER. The design includes the Official Team Logo and the inscription 2012 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM.

Lettering:
2012 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
HIGHER
P

Engraver: Wade Robinson

Edge

Continuous reeding

Mint

P Perth Mint, Australia

Comments

Issued in conjunction with Australia Post as a three coin PNC (Higher, Stronger, Faster)


Also issued in a 5 coin folder.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2012 P 10,000 75% UNC in 3 Coin PNC
2012 P 2,231 50% UNC in 5 Coin Folder

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