The inscriptions along the rim: title of Queen, title of state, the year of minting. In the center - bust of Queen Elizabeth II (portrait by Raphael Maklouf) right.

Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as monarch of the other Commonwealth Realms.

In the center - group of kangaroo, below - face value.

The Australian 1 dollar coin was first issued in 1984 to replace the 1 dollar note then in circulation.