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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Wealth
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Full-length pad-printed polychrome depiction of Cai Shen, the Chinese God of Wealth, rendered in traditional imperial robes of red, gold, and green. The deity stands facing, holding a ruyi sceptre in his left hand and a tray with offerings in his right, dressed in ornate dragon-embroidered court attire. In the upper field, a stylized cloud cartouche bears the Chinese character for wealth (財). The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark appears in the lower right field, with the legend WEALTH and the silver purity specification inscribed along the lower border. |
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Pad printing on silver bullion — applying ink directly onto the coin's surface rather than through enameling or coloring during the minting process — was still a relatively novel technique for Perth in the late 2000s, and early examples from this period show inconsistent ink adhesion that has made long-term preservation a genuine concern for collectors. The "Wealth" issue was part of a broader themed dollar series that Perth released during a stretch of aggressive product expansion following the 2008 financial crisis, a moment of considerable irony given the subject matter.