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

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

Celebrate a historic transition in Australian decimal coinage with this official 2019 $1 fine silver proof coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Commemorating the introduction of the sixth official Australian coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this issue holds the distinction of being the first intentional "double header" coin released by the Mint.

Struck in fine silver to a flawless proof finish, the obverse debuts Jody Clark's 2019 portrait of Her Majesty wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem. The reverse features Ian Rank-Broadley’s iconic 5th effigy alongside the inscription "AUSTRALIAN COINAGE PORTRAIT 1998-2019", marking its 21-year legacy on Australia's currency. Strictly limited to a mintage of just 5,000 coins worldwide.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2019
• Theme: The Sixth Effigy – Progression of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Denomination: $1
• Finish: Proof
• Metal Content: 99.9% Fine Silver (Ag)
• Mass: 11.66g
• Diameter: 25.00mm
• Maximum Mintage: Strictly limited to 5,000 coins
• Obverse Effigy: 6th Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark
• Reverse Effigy: 5th Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley (1998–2019)
• Packaging: Official Royal Australian Mint presentation case, outer box, and numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Historic "Double Header" Design: Pairs two distinct effigies of Queen Elizabeth II—Jody Clark's debuting 6th portrait on the obverse and Ian Rank-Broadley's 5th portrait on the reverse.
• Inaugural Effigy Release: The first coin in the Royal Australian Mint's special suite marking the historical progression of monarch portraits on Australian coins.
• Fine Silver Proof Finish: Struck in 11.66 grams of fine silver using polished dies to achieve frosted artwork reliefs against mirror-like background fields.
• Official Royal Presentation: Presented in a premium RAM display case complete with an official numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Pre-Owned Condition: Although this is a pre-owned item, it remains in like-new condition, housed in its original mint packaging.
• Silver Toning Disclosure: Faint, natural surface toning or minor chemical variations over time are recognised physical characteristics of fine silver coins and do not affect the coin's integrity.
• Packaging Wear Note: Presentation display cases, outer printed cartons, and sleeves may display minor superficial shelf wear, light edge softening, or subtle handling marks consistent with manufacturing, transit, and warehousing.