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YEAR :2008 DENOMINATION :1 Dollar CURRENCY :Dollar METAL:1 Oz 0.999 Silver RULER:Elizabeth II WEIGHT :31.11 g. Country:Australia Diameter (mm)40.6 Thickness (mm)4 SubjectTreasures of Australia - Opals PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1966 - 2022) Coin typeCollector coins SUBJECT: Treasurers of Australia, Opals SHAPE: Round EDGE: Reeded AlignmentMedal (0o) Legend: Obverse 1 DOLLAR / 1oz 999 SILVER / 2008 / AUSTRALIA / ELIZABETH II 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain & Ireland Tiara above locket containing opals. Reverse TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2008 1oz 999 SILVER 1 DOLLAR Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley Mint Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date) Comments: Fine opal is sought after for its brilliant iridescence - unique & magical interplays of color created by the inner diffraction of white light into dazzling rainbow hues. The more intense the 'play of color from within, the more valuable the opal. Australia produces around 95% of the world's opals, including gem quality opal from the South Australian town of Coober Pedy, & coveted Black Opal from Lightning Ridge in New South Wales. A token of hope in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October. Australia 1 Dollar 2008 Treasures Of - Opals Elizabeth Ii 1Oz 999 Silver Dollar
