Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Australia is a constitutional monarchy, under which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is also the Queen of Australia). The words ELIZABETH II and the country's name AUSTRALIA are inscribed on the coin, with the denomination 1 DOLLAR engraved at the bottom. Below the Queen’s portrait, the initials of the coin’s designer, IRB (Ian Rank-Broadley), are inscribed. The obverse also bears the letter "P," which is the mintmark of The Perth Mint in Australia.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts one of Australia’s symbols – the Koala, with the words AUSTRALIAN KOALA engraved above it. At the bottom of the coin, the year of mintage, the coin’s weight, and the silver purity are inscribed: 1 oz 999 SILVER.
