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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Discover Australia - Whale Shark - Gold Proof
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, as rendered by Ian Rank-Broadley, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The sovereign's name appears in the upper field legend reading ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA, with the denomination 15 DOLLARS and the engraver's initials IRB inscribed below the portrait. The design is executed in high relief consistent with proof coinage standards. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 15 DOLLARS IRB |
| Reverse description | A finely detailed depiction of a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming in profile across the central field, its distinctive broad, flattened head and characteristic spotted and striped body rendered with naturalistic precision. The ocean floor and surrounding water environment provide contextual depth to the composition. The upper legend reads DISCOVER AUSTRALIA, while the lower field carries the inscriptions 2012, WHALE SHARK, 1/10oz, 9999 GOLD, and the Perth Mint's P mintmark, along with the designer's initials TV. |
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