Summary
Gold two hundred dollar Australian proof coin, 1980.
Designed by Stuart Devlin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a Koala on the reverse, the koala being an extension of the faunal theme of the normal decimal series.
Mint: Royal Australian.
Physical Description
Round proof gold coin featuring a draped bust of Elizabeth II facing right on the obverse and a koala sitting in a gum tree on the reverse. The coin is sealed in a hard plastic container and packed into a brown coloured leather case with the Australian Arms printed in gold on its top. The case is lined with brown felt and cream coloured silk.
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1980
Reverse Description
Koala in tree; below, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint
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Date Issued
1980 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Dr Stuart Devlin AO, CMG
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Artist
Arnold Machin
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1980 Reverse: TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS Inside case: ROYAL / AUSTRALIAN / MINT
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Dimensions
2 mm (Height), 24 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.148 g (Weight)
Dimensions of coin only. The coin is sealed in a 29 mm diameter plastic container.
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Case Dimensions
64 mm (Width), 67 mm (Depth), 22 mm (Height)
Dimensions of case closed.
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Shape
Round
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