Australian silver dollar, 1999

A one ounce 99.9% pure silver dollar, this is one of a series struck each year for collectors by the Royal Australian Mint. A different kangaroo is featured each year. This coin features the last Royal portrait of the century - the new portrait by the British artist Ian Rank-Broadley.

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Obverse – Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right and around it the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1999.		Reverse – Two kangaroos with the legend around ONE DOLLAR 1 OUNCE FINE SILVER.

Purchased, 1999