Silver Ounce 2023 Wedding, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 coin's reverse depicts a bride and groom embracing on their wedding day; to the left, two intertwined gold wedding bands - selectively gilded.

The design includes the inscription Congratulations, below which the precious metal content 1oz 9999 SILVER (one ounce of 99.99% silver).

The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is on the right. The designer's initials JM (for Jennifer McKenna) are below, on the hem of the bride's dress.

Finish: proof, selective gilding.
Packaging: Crystal-embellished gift packaging: stylish white display box with a heart-shaped crystal set within the lid, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 23M68AAA
Date of issue: 3 February 2023.
Issue price: AU$ 134.99.

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.