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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dragon - Gold Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, rendered in fine relief after the design by Ian Rank-Broadley. The Queen is depicted wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend arcs around the upper periphery reading ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA, with the denomination 200 DOLLARS, the purity designation 2 oz 9999 GOLD, and the date 2012 distributed around the lower field. The initials IRB appear below the truncation, attributing the portrait to the engraver. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A boldly rendered Chinese dragon occupies the central field, depicted in dynamic pose with scales and sinuous body rendered in fine detail. Beneath the dragon appears the Chinese character 龍 (Dragon), identifying the subject of the lunar year. A stylised Pearl of Wisdom is positioned to the right of the dragon, a traditional symbol of good fortune in Chinese iconography. The English inscription YEAR OF THE DRAGON arcs along the lower periphery, with the Perth Mint's P mintmark completing the design. |
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