2002 One Ounce Silver $1 Elizabeth II
Accession Jubilee in Colour

 

 


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 2002 . 1 DOLLAR .
Reverse:Elizabeth II on Horseback - Design by Travis Farley.
Legend: ELIZABETH II - 1952 2002 - GOLDEN JUBILEE
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill - 250 Serrations.
Weight:31.635 grams.
Size:40.60 mm (diameter) 4.00 mm (thickness).
Composition:.999 Fine Silver.
Silver Content:1.00 oz.
Mintage:Perth - 57,500
Mintmarks:P on reverse.

Valuation History:
2002 One Ounce Silver $1 - Elizabeth II Accession Jubilee in Colour

Proof
Issue60

Notes:

The reverse design on this coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II on horseback during the Trooping the Colour ceremony held annually to mark her official birthday. A coloured image of the Union Jack flag is shown in the background. The outer design displays a ring of Foot Guards who are most often seen on duty outside Buckingham Palace. Each year, one of five regiments - Grenadiers, Coldstream Guards, Scots, Irish or Welsh Guards - displays its Colour in this ceremony.

Of the 57,500 mintage, 40,000 were issued individually and a further 2,500 were included in 4-coin 2002-03 Golden Jubilee sets.

The individual coin is housed in a royal blue, flag-shaped, hinged-lid presentation case with the Union Jack printed in colour on the outside lid. A numbered certificate of authenticity is also included.

This coin, along with it's 2003 Golden Jubilee of Coronamtion counterpart have also been included in the British Royal Mint's 24-Coin Official Golden Jubilee Proof Crown Collection.

22 silver coins from other Commonwealth countries accompany the two Australian coins which are presented in a red leather case holding two trays. An illustrated booklet is included along with a story card on every coin and a certificate of authenticity and ownership. The issue was limited to 15,000 sets.


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