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 (24 mm diameter with milled edge) 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 packed into a brown box with the Australian Arms printed in gold on its top and is sealed in a hard plastic container.
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
Designed reverse. -
Artist
Arnold Machin
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1980 Reverse: TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
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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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Dimensions
24 mm (Outside Diameter)
The coin is sealed in a 29 mm diameter plastic container which fits into a box (160 * 165 mm closed)
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Exhibition Collection Management
30 mm (Width)
Diameter
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Shape
Round
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