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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Turtle Dreaming
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2008-2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting the effigy of the Queen facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend surrounding the portrait reads 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA' with the year of issue. The denomination '20 DOLLARS', weight '5g', and fineness '9999 GOLD' are also inscribed, along with the designer's initials 'IRB' beneath the effigy. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a finely detailed depiction of a sea turtle rendered in the style of Australian Aboriginal Dreaming art. The turtle is shown in plan view at the centre of the rectangular field, its carapace elaborately engraved with a scute pattern. Surrounding the turtle are flowing sinuous bands adorned with rows of circular dot motifs and concentric circle elements in each corner, all executed in high relief against a polished mirror field, evoking traditional Indigenous Australian iconography. |
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| Edge | Plain |
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