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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Koala - Gold Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley, occupies the centre of the obverse field, depicted as a right-facing bust wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The legend ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2009 curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination · 15 DOLLARS · is inscribed along the lower border. The engraver's initials IRB appear truncated beneath the portrait. The design is executed in high-relief proof style against a deeply mirrored field, characteristic of Perth Mint bullion proof coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed naturalistic depiction of a koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) seated upright and clinging to a eucalyptus branch, facing forward with characteristic large rounded ears and prominent nose. The animal's fur is rendered with exceptional relief, contrasting against the mirror-polished field. Along the left inner border, the inscription P 1/10oz 9999 GOLD is inscribed vertically, with the Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark positioned above. The designer's initials SB, for Stuart Devlin, appear in the lower exergual area of the design. |
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| Reverse lettering | P 1/10oz 9999 GOLD SB |
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