1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Olympic Team - Silver Proof
Features
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen |
Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1.00 AUD = 0.77 USD |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Commemorative issue
Australian Olympic Team - Beijing 2008
Obverse
4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS is a British sculptor who has produced many acclaimed works, among which are several designs for British coinage.
Reverse
Athlete sprinting to the left with a Chinese Dragon swirling around him. Australian Flag & Olympic Rings in colour below.
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM 8-8-08
1oz 999 SILVER
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Perth Mint, AustraliaComments
This $1 Fine Silver Australia Olympic Team Proof Coin was issued by the Perth Mint to commemorate Australia's participation in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing China. It was issued in capsule in a plush case.
On 8 August 2008, the world's best sportsmen and women converge on the Chinese capital for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. After finishing fourth overall with 49 medals at Athens 2004, an Australian Olympic team comprising nearly 500 athletes is proudly participating in Beijing. Coin is mintmarked with The Perth Mint's 'P'.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4,760 | Proof in Case (Max Mintage 8,808) | ||||||||||
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