Catalog
Why register? Just to keep bots out of our catalog. Your email stays private - we will never share it or send you anything uninvited. We guarantee you that!
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Log in to see details |
| Value | Log in to see details |
| Currency | Log in to see details |
| Composition | Log in to see details |
| Weight | Log in to see details |
| Diameter | Log in to see details |
| Thickness | Log in to see details |
| Shape | Log in to see details |
| Technique | Log in to see details |
| Orientation | Log in to see details |
| Engraver(s) | Log in to see details |
| In circulation to | Log in to see details |
| Reference(s) | KM#1065 |
| Obverse description | Fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 100 DOLLARS' arcs around the upper periphery, with the designer's initials 'IRB' truncated at the bust. The date and denomination appear in the field. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Log in to see details |
| Obverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Reverse description | A detailed portrait bust of Pope Benedict XVI occupies the left and central portion of the field, depicted in his papal vestments including clerical collar and zucchetto. To the upper right, the official World Youth Day Sydney 2008 logo is prominently displayed, incorporating a stylised cross and dove motif alongside the 'WYD SYD 08' emblem. The legend 'WORLD YOUTH DAY' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'SYDNEY 2008' appears along the lower periphery. The mint mark 'P' for the Perth Mint and the designer's initials 'WR' are present in the field. |
| Reverse script | Log in to see details |
| Reverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Edge | Log in to see details |
| Mint | Log in to see details |
| Mintage | 2008 P - Proof - 273 |
| Additional information | Log in to see details |