Australia Elizabeth II 1 Dollar

History

1 Dollar 1986, KM# 87, Australia, Elizabeth II, International Year of Peace

Obverse. Photo © Downies

Description

The United Nations General Assembly declared 1986 as the International Year of Peace. The objective of the International Year of Peace is to devote a specific time to concentrating the efforts of the United Nations and its Member States to promote the ideals of peace and give evidence of their commitment to peace in all viable ways. This was celebrated in Australia when the RAM issued Australia's very first commemorative $1 coin.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II The third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1986 RDM
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Pigeon (dove) The logo of the International Year of Peace, value and inscription below. The logo of the International Year of Peace is two hands release a white dove surrounded by a laurel crown similar to UN emblem. This logo appears on different postage stamps and in the advertising board during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Engraver: Horst Hahne ONE DOLLAR INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE
Edge	Interrupted reeded

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1986 Australia

International Year of Peace

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Elizabeth II

KM# 87

Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material	Aluminium Bronze
Weight	9 g
Diameter	25 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Royal Australian Mint (RAM)