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1 Dollar In the name of Elizabeth II, 6th Portrait - The Big Swoop - Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The sixth and final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Jody Clark, is depicted in right-facing profile, showing the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem and a pearl necklace. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. The legend ELIZABETH II 1952 – 2022 arcs along the upper periphery, flanked by dot separators, while AUSTRALIA and the date 2023 appear along the right field. The denomination 1 DOLLAR is inscribed along the lower periphery, and the engraver's initials JC appear at the bust truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022 AUSTRALIA 2023 1 DOLLAR JC |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylised magpie (Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen), a bird notorious for its aggressive swooping behaviour during nesting season, rendered in bold graphic relief occupying the centre of the field. The bird stands poised in a dynamic, forward-leaning posture, with wings partially spread, atop a stylised architectural staircase element. A decorative floral motif, referencing the royal bluebell (Wahlenbergia gloriosa), Canberra's floral emblem, appears beneath the bird's feet. In the background, a schematic representation of Canberra's skyline, including Telstra Tower and a building labelled CANBERRA, is visible, along with hot air balloons alluding to Canberra's Balloon Spectacular festival. The inscription BIG SWOOP appears in bold lettering to the lower left of the design. |
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