Catalog
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 15 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#4755 |
| Obverse description | Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III facing left. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III AUSTRALIA 15 DOLLARS DT |
| Reverse description | Kangaroo leaping left, text in outer ring |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO 1/10oz. 9999 GOLD P125 RED KANGAROO 2024 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
P125 Perth Mint, Australia(1899-date) |
| Mintage |
2024 P125 - Proof - 199 |
| Numisquare ID | 1004300690 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2024 Australian 15 Dollars Red Kangaroo gold proof coin is historically significant as an inaugural issue featuring the first effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Following Queen Elizabeth II's passing, this coin marks a pivotal transition in Australian numismatics, commencing a new monarchical era for the Commonwealth realm. Its issuance reflects Australia's enduring ties to the British Crown, simultaneously celebrating its unique national identity through iconic wildlife.
Artistry: The obverse displays the dignified first portrait of King Charles III, sculpted by Martin Jennings. This uncrowned, left-facing effigy embodies a contemporary realist style, emphasizing the monarch's maturity. The reverse features a dynamic Red Kangaroo, Australia's largest marsupial, a design typically executed by skilled Perth Mint artists in a naturalistic and highly detailed manner, capturing the animal's powerful physique and spirit.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .999 fine gold, weighing 3.11 grams (one-tenth troy ounce) with a 16.6 millimeter diameter, this proof coin exemplifies precision minting. Key high-points for grading include King Charles III's hair and ear details, alongside the kangaroo's musculature and fur texture. As a proof strike, collectors expect sharply defined devices, deeply mirrored fields, and strong contrast from frosted elements, indicative of superior strike quality.