| Coin | One Dollar 2020 Victory in the Pacific |
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The one dollar coin denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin on circulating coins has not been changed since its introduction. The denomination is also often used to issue circulating commemorative coins with various reverses.
The denomination is also used by both the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint to issue an extensive range of collector coins which are legal tender in Australia but are not intended for circulation - such as this one. The coin is larger than the normal $1 coins.
This coin is part of a Perth Mint series commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War Two (WWII). It was issued in a limited edition postal numismatic cover marking the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.
The Mint says about it:
On 15 August 1945, the Australian Prime Minister, Ben Chifley, announced that Japan had accepted the Allied demand for unconditional surrender, effectively bringing World War II to an end after six years of bitter conflict. Jubilation erupted throughout the nation in celebration of Victory in the Pacific. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Total Mintage |
6,500
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).
The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.
Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2020 · 1 DOLLAR ·.
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The reverse of the coin depicts a stylised representation of a silhouetted soldier walking into the sunset, with two wreaths encasing a central dove motif.
Around above, the inscription 75 YEARS; on two lines in the centre, END OF WWII.
The Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark is on the right. The designer's initials LB (for Lucas Bowers) are in relief in tiny letters below right, on the leaves of the wreath. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
75 YEARS END OF WWII |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in a card with a circular window revealing both the reverse and obverse designs. As well as photographs of serving and civilian Australians reacting to the news with joy, the postage paid envelope features a commemorative Australia Post stamp cancelled with a Canberra post mark dated 15 August 2020.
Perth Mint Item ID: 20J81DAD
Issue price: AU$ 17.95, US$ 12.86 |
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| See also |
Coins issued to mark the 75th Anniversary of World War Two include:
- 5 oz Gold, End of World War Two, United Kingdom 2020
- 2 oz Gold, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- 1/4 oz Gold, End of World War Two, United Kingdom 2020
- 0.5 g Gold, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- 5 oz Silver, End of World War Two, United Kingdom 2020
- 2 oz Silver Antiqued, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- 1 oz Silver, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- 1/2 oz Silver, VE Day, United Kingdom 2020
- 1/10 oz Silver, End of WWII 75th Anniversary, Australia 2020
- £5 Copper-nickel / silver / gold, End of World War Two, United Kingdom 2020
- £2 bimetallic / silver / gold, VE Day, United Kingdom 2020
- $1 Aluminium Bronze, Victory in the Pacific, Australia 2020
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