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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Wheat Sheaf Dollar - Gold Proof
2012 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.135 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.135 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Re-creation of the first Wheat Sheaf threepence design 1938 - 1964
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
20 12
K C
C
1/10oz.9999Au
TEN DOLLARS
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Milled
Comment
This Fine Gold (.9999) Proof NCLT $10 coin issued by the RAM commemorates the Australian Wheat Industry and replicates the design that adorned the tiny 16mm pre-decimal silver threepence from 1938 to 1964.It was issued in a capsule in a plush Wooden Case with numbered certificate.
Other Aluminium-bronze $1 versions of the coin were issued as follows :-
In a Four Coin UNC Mint set with "C" Mintmark and [B], [M] & [S] Privymarks.
In a folding coincard at the MYO Gallery Press at the RAM in Canberra with a "C" Mintmark (Mintage Unknown)
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Perth with a (P) Counterstamp (Pre struck at the RAM)
In a folding coincard at At the ANDA Show in Brisbane using the Mobile Press with a (B) Counterstamp
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Sydney using the Mobile Press with a (S) Counterstamp
In a folding coincard at the ANDA Show in Melbourne using the Mobile Press with a (M) Counterstamp
A further Aluminium-bronze issue was the Bluebell Counterstamp which was applied to a "C" Mintmarked coin at the "Enlighten" event in Canberra and also issued in a coincard.
A Fine Silver (.999) Proof version was released in a capsule in a square plush black box with "C" Mintmark
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2012 Australian Gold Proof 10 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Wheat Sheaf Dollar) is that it has a unique feature not commonly found on coins. The coin's gold composition is .9999, which is a higher purity level than the standard .999 used in most gold coins. This makes it a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 C | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Wheat Sheaf Dollar - Gold Proof) 2012 coin.
