1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Husky)
Australia • 1 Dollar • Silver (.999) (Pad Printed) • 2010
- Denomination
- 1 Dollar
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2010
- Composition
- Silver (.999) (Pad Printed)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.1035 g
- Diameter
- 40.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 1381
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Where it came from
The 2010 Australian one-dollar coin featuring the Husky design was issued by the Royal Australian Mint as part of the ongoing Australian commonwealth coinage series. This specific release celebrated the Australian Antarctic Territory, highlighting the historical and ongoing contribution of huskies to polar exploration and scientific research in the region. It reflects Australia's dedication to commemorating its unique connection to the Antarctic continent through its numismatic program.
The obverse of the coin displays the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, which has been a staple of Australian currency since 1999. The reverse design, featuring the husky, was crafted by the Mint's internal design team to provide a detailed and respectful tribute to the sled dogs that were integral to the survival and mobility of early Antarctic expeditions. Upon release, the coin was well-received by collectors and those interested in polar history for its thematic specificity and quality of strike.
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