2019 $1 The Sixth Effigy Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Fine Silver Proof Coin

2019 $1 The Sixth Effigy Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Fine Silver Proof Coin

A new era in Australian coinage is marked by the introduction of the sixth effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This 2019 $1 Fine Silver Proof coin features the new effigy by Jody Clark on the obverse, opposite the previous effigy by Ian Rank-Broadley, first used in 1998 on its reverse. A first look at the new era of Australian coins.

The tradition of placing effigies of the reigning monarch on the obverse of coins dates back centuries.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning British monarch in 2015.

Since her 1953 coronation, there have been six different effigies of the Queen on Australian coins. The previous effigies were designed by Mary Gillick (1953), Arnold Machin (1966), Raphael Maklouf (1985), Ian Rank-Broadley (1998), and Vladmir Gottwald (2000).

The sixth and most recent effigy, is based on a drawing by UK designer Jody Clark.

The Clark effigy depicts Her Majesty facing to the right as per tradition. She is shown wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem, which she wore for her coronation.

This coin is proudly produced by The Royal Australian Mint, marks the progression of the Queen's effigy on Australian coins.

The first in a suite produced by the Royal Australian Mint to mark the progression of effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Australian coins.

Each coin's obverse features the new effigy of Her Majesty designed by Jody Clark.

The Coin's reverse features the Queen's effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley

Each coin is finished to the Royal Australian Mint's high proof standard.

Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender.

Denomination :   $1

Quality :             Proof

Metal :               Silver

Weight :             TBA gms

Diameter :          TBA mm

Mintage :            5,000

COA :                 Royal Australian Mint