One Dollar 2023 Anzac Day, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA 2023 · 1 DOLLAR ·.

The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022.

The reverse portrays a stylised torch and an eternal flame, a symbol of gratitude and remembrance. It is encircled by images of poppies, the commemorative flower of remembrance.

Around above, the inscription 25 APRIL; around below, LEST WE FORGET.

The Perth Mint’s P mint mark is below right, above the O in FORGET. The designer's initials WR (for Wade Robinson) are on a flower above the E in FORGET.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: The release is mounted on a dark red card featuring a gold coloured emblem mirroring the flaming torch symbol on the coin. The card also features a watermark comprising the words "Lest We Forget" and stylised laurel, a symbol of victory.
Perth Mint SKU: 23M97AAD
Date of issue: March 2023.
Issue price: AU$ 15.50

The coins were issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as his effigy was not expected to be approved for use in Australia until late in the year, they feature a "memorial" obverse with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the dates of her reign, 1952 - 2022.