4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Reverse description
The design is symbolic of the site of Edgeworth David, where permanent sea ice is suitable for for use as an aircraft runway. The design includes an Albatross and its chick, as well as the inscriptions `EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 - 2006` , `Australian Antarctic Territory`, and the Mint`s traditional P mintmark.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
EDGEWORTH DAVID BASE : 1986 - 2006
Australian Antarctic Territory
P
1 OZ 99.9 SILVER