1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th portrait - Inspirational Australians - Steve Irwin

Features

Commemorative issue

Inspirational Australians: Steve Irwin

Obverse

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Image of Steve Irwin surrounded by Galapagos Turtle, Carpet Python Snake, Saltwater Crocodile and Koala.

Lettering:
INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION
1 DOLLAR
STEVE IRWIN 1962-2006

Engraver: Caitlin Goodall

Edge

7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)

© Mike Bentley

Comments

In 2008 the Royal Australian Mint introduced a new series of NCLT one dollar coins dedicated to Inspirational Australians. The second coin released and dated 2009 was issued in an unusual shaped Coincard.



This second coin recognises and honours Steve Irwin. With his unconventional style and undeniable charisma, Steve convinced us to think about wildlife in a new way. His sudden passing in 2006 stunned the world, but his legacy will not be forgotten. His Crocodile Hunter wildlife documentaries, Australia Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland and the establishment of the conservation charity, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has made an indelible mark on wildlife conservation that will live on for years to come.

See also

• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Inspirational Australians - Mary Mackillop)
• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Inspirational Australians - Fred Hollows)
• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Inspirational Australians - Dame Joan Sutherland)
• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Inspirational Australians - Sir Douglas Mawson)
• 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Inspirational Australians - Slim Dusty)

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