Australia Elizabeth II 1 Dollar

History

1 Dollar 2022, Australia, Elizabeth II, The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3, Y - Yarra Valley

Obverse. Photo © Royal Australian Mint

Description

In 2019 - following the great success of the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom with the 10 pence A to Z Collection - the Royal Australian Mint (RAM), in collaboration with Australia Post, started a similar campaign, The Great Aussie Coin Hunt. A series of 26 $1 coins feature each letter of the English alphabet and an Australian symbol starting with that letter. In 2021 RAM has released the second series of The Great Aussie Coin Hunt featuring another 26 classic Aussie icons.

This is the third Great Aussie Coin Hunt. The Royal Australian Mint undertook market research with independent research agencies to determine the themes and designs for the 26 Australian coins, featuring an Aussie icon for each letter of the alphabet. There are famous flora and fauna such as C for Cockatoo and W for Wattle; impressive natural wonders such as U for Undara Lava Tubes and P for Pinnacles; and even something for your sweet tooth such as V for Vanilla Slice.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem, Coronation Necklace Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II 6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings. The portrait by Jody Clark with the shoulders has been made for use on the coins of the Crown dependencies, British Overseas Territories and countries of the Commonwealth. The Jody Clark portrait without the shoulders (UK 5th portrait) is for exclusive use on coins of the United Kingdom. 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. The Coronation Necklace was Made for Queen Victoria in 1858 by Garrard & Co., it is 38 cm (15 in) long and consists of 25 cushion diamonds and the 22-carat (4.4 g) Lahore Diamond as a pendant. It has been used together with the Coronation Earrings by queens regnant and consort at every coronation since 1901. Designer: Jody Clark ELIZABETH II • AUSTRALIA 2022 JC
Reverse	Fruit, berry, vegetable Grape Nature (hill, river etc.) Valley Tree, flower, plant etc. Tree Depicts the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley in Victoria with grapes, vinery and trees. The Yarra Valley is the region surrounding the Yarra River in Victoria, Australia. The river originates approximately 240 km (150 mi) east of the Melbourne central business district and flows towards it and out into Port Phillip Bay. The name Yarra Valley is used in reference to the upper regions surrounding the Yarra River and generally does not encompass the lower regions including the city and suburban areas, where the topography flattens out, or the upper reaches which are in inaccessible bushland. The Yarra Valley is host to a thriving wine growing industry. The area's relatively cool climate makes it particularly suited to the production of high-quality chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wine. Designer: Aaron Baggio Y YARRA VALLEY 1 DOLLAR
Edge	Interrupted reeded 7 shorter smooth segments between 7 reeded segments (11 grooves each)

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The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3
Y - Yarra Valley

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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)