Coin | One Dollar 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup |
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The one dollar coin circulating denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin featuring five kangaroos - known in Australia as the "Mob of Roos" design - has not been changed since its introduction.
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 - such as this one.
This non-circulating commemorative coloured one-dollar coin is part of a series by the Royal Australian Mint commemorating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 tournament, which took place from 20 July to 20 August 2023 and was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand. |
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Obverse | |
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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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. |
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The reverse design depicts a female footballer in action with a football; on the left, coloured stylistic background, divided by an inscription on four lines: FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP AU · NZ · 23 TM.
The face value and date of issue are on the obverse. |
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Reverse Inscription |
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP AU · NZ · 23 TM |
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Edge | Milled interrupted, in seven sections | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, coloured. Release date: 28 June 2023.
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.
According to the mint's report for 2022/2023, the limited mintages for the carded coin (20,000) and PNC (7,500) sold out. |
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