One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar, Coin from Australia - detailed information

One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar, Coin from Australia
CoinOne Dollar 2022 Budgerigar

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.

The Mint says about this coin:
A budgerigar, more commonly known as a budgie, is a small, colourful parakeet native to Australia. In the wild, where they live in nomadic flocks, budgies are green and yellow with black markings. However, birds are bred in captivity for a greater variety of colours. Enormously appealing, they’re thought to be the third most popular pet in the world.

MintPerth Mint Mint MarkLetter P Total Mintage 6,500
Obverse
Australia / One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar - obverse photo

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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 2022 · 1 DOLLAR ·.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 1 DOLLAR ·
Reverse
Australia / One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin is coloured and depicts a beautiful blue budgie perched on a stem, with a tree in the background.

Around above, the inscription BUDGERIGAR.

The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is on the left. The designer's initials NM (for Natasha Muhl) are below left, vertically on the base of the tree.

Reverse Inscription BUDGERIGAR
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in a PNC. Illustrated with another blue budgie, the envelope features two $1.10 Australia Post stamps that continue the theme. A BIRDWOOD SA 5234 postmark in the shape of a budgie includes the words "First day of issue 11 July 2022". The envelope also includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.
Perth Mint ISKU: 22O65AAA
Issue price: AU$ 17.95.

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One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeOne Dollar, Large
Issued2022
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version)
Face Value1 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage6,500
Mintage Limit6,500
CurrentYes
MaterialAluminium Bronze
DesignerNatasha Muhl
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size30.7000 mm
Thickness3.400 mm
Mass13.5000 g
OCC IDBVYX-EWRC-BZVV-OJZN
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One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar: Photos
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One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar: Photo Budgerigar 2022 Stamp and Coin Cover / thumbnail Budgerigar 2022 Stamp and Coin Cover
Copyright: Perth Mint
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One Dollar 2022 Budgerigar: Photo Budgerigar 2022 Stamp and Coin Cover / thumbnail Budgerigar 2022 Stamp and Coin Cover
Copyright: Perth Mint
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