One Dollar 1996 Sir Henry Parkes, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1996.

The reverse of the coin features the portrait of Sir Henry Parkes, a 19th century Australian politician widely acknowledged as the "Father of Federation" of Australia; bearded, three-quarters right.

Around left, the incuse inscription SIR HENRY PARKES 1815 - 1896; around right, "FATHER" OF FEDERATION.

Below the portrait, the denomination and value 1 DOLLAR.

The designer's initials WP (for Wojciech Pietranik) are in a tiny monogram under the letter R of DOLLAR.