One Dollar 2020 Voyage of Discovery - Endeavour, Coin from Australia - detailed information

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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 ·.

The reverse of the coin features a representation of HM Bark Endeavour against an outline of the east coast of Australia. Depicted in the background are various flora including banksia, named after Joseph Banks who recorded the species aboard the Endeavour, and wattle.

Below right, a representation of a navigational instrument on which in small letters the designer's initials, LB (for Lucas Bowers).

The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is in the left field.

In a ribbon around above, the inscription ENDEAVOUR 1770 - 2020.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Perth Mint SKU: 20G93EAA

The uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in an intricately designed card with a circular window revealing the coin’s reverse and obverse designs. The subtle colour palette and bold symbols featured on the envelope represent a fusion of cultures with artwork inspired by the skill of European explorers and the sanctity of Aboriginal traditions.

Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post 55c stamps featuring a representation of the HM Bark Endeavour and map of Australia. The themed postmark incorporates the first day of issue, 29 April 2019, and the significant location Botany NSW, 2019.

Coins in the Voyage of Discovery series include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Voyage of Discovery - Endeavour, 2020
- 2 oz Silver Antique (with rotating insert), Voyage of Discovery - Endeavour, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Voyage of Discovery - Endeavour, 2020
- $1 AlBr, Voyage of Discovery - Endeavour, 2020