Silver Ounce 2023 Super Pit, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 1 DOLLAR ·.

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

The coin portrays an overhead view of the Super Pit, a hole so large it is visible from space. Extraordinary detailing highlights the pit’s stepped slopes and the roadways used by haul trucks.

On the right, the Perth Mint's P mint mark. Below left (above the date), the designer's initials SR, for Sean Rogers.

Around above, the inscription SUPER PIT AUSTRALIA.

Around below, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2023 1oz 9999 SILVER (one ounce of 99.99% silver).

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: single coin in protective clear plastic pouch allowing the design to be visible without being opened, or in 25-coin tube.
Perth Mint SKU: 23N22AAX

The coin includes an authentication feature on the reverse in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter P. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.

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.