| Coin | One Dollar 2023 Matildas - Keeper |
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The one dollar coin denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original definitive type featuring five kangaroos has not been changed since its introduction and is still issued regularly.
Apart from the regular design, the Royal Australian Mint issues a large variety of circulating commemorative one dollar coins which have the same specifications and circulate in parallel with the definitive type - such as this one.
This circulating commemorative one-dollar coin is part of a series by the Royal Australian Mint commemorating the Australian participation in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 tournament. They are dedicated to the Australian Women’s National Football Team, established in 1978 and best known as the "Matildas".
The mint has not provided much of a description for these coins; this one seems to be called "Keeper".
$1 coins issued in 2023 have now been in circulation for only one year. |
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| Obverse | |
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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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 goal keeper (Matilda team member) saving a goal. In the background, a football stadium; above left, the stars of the Southern Cross constellation.
On the right, the designer's initials SMS, for Stevan Stojanovic.
On two lines above, the inscription AUSTRALIAN WOMENS NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM. Below, MATILDAS. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
AUSTRALIAN WOMENS NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM MATILDAS |
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| Edge | Milled interrupted, in seven sections | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Release date: 5 July 2023.
The coins was released into circulation through a "corporate program" partnership between the mint and Woolworths Supermarkets, with customers receiving them in their change.
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. |
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