One Dollar 2023 Centenary of Legacy, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 of the coin features the logo of the Legacy charity: a flaming torch, behind which a ribbon and a wreath; below the logo, two hands with open palms.

Around the rim, the inscription CENTENARY OF LEGACY 100 YEARS OF SERVICE.

Below left, the initials of the designer: TD, for Tony Dean.

The face value and the date of issue are on the obverse.

Finish: Brilliant uncirculated.
Packaging: in blister card.
RAM Product code: 11151.
Release date: 1 March 2023.
Release price: AU$ 15.00.

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.

Mintage reported in the 2022/2023 mint report lists 29,750 carded coins (from 30,000 limit) and 7,500 in PNC (with privy mark).