10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Explorer's First Sightings Kangaroo; Gold Proof
2013 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#432140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kangaroo at rest, standing left with head facing right, based on a reproduction of a 1772 painting by George Stubbs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN DOLLARS
1/10 oz .9999 Au
Designer: Aaron Baggio
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released by the Royal Australian Mint in 2013 as part of the Kangaroo Gold Proof Series, this coin showcases the first depiction of a kangaroo by a non-Indigenous artist. The artwork, created after Lt. James Cook's 1770 voyage, is based on a specimen collected by naturalist Joseph Banks. British artist George Stubbs' portrayal of the kangaroo captivated Europeans, and this distinctive animal has since become an icon of Australia's unique fauna.
This gold proof coin was struck in 1/10oz .9999 fine gold and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. Mintage is 1,500. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a wooden two-piece presentation case held closed by magnets. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.
