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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 1988-1989 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The third effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem, as designed by Raphael David Maklouf. The sovereign's portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the hair and diadem. The surrounding legend reads ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 25 DOLLARS, with the engraver's initials RDM appearing below the truncation. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed frontal effigy of a koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is depicted seated and facing the viewer, its characteristic large rounded ears, prominent nose, and dense fur rendered with fine engraving detail within a recessed central field. The circular legend around the border reads THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA to the left and 1/4 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM to the right. The date appears in large numerals at the base of the design, accompanied by the engraver's initials MT to the right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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