100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kangaroo Paw - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 front 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kangaroo Paw - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 back
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kangaroo Paw - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 photo

100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Kangaroo Paw - Gold Bullion Coin

1997 year
Gold (.999) 10.37 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
10.37 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#213948
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Depiction of a Kangaroo Paw Flower

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 DOLLARS
HH

Designer: Horst Hahne

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This is the second coin in the Ram's Fine Gold Floral Emblem series, a Kangaroo Paw representing Western Australia. Released in BU and Proof versions.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Australian $100 Gold Bullion Coin (3rd Portrait - Kangaroo Paw) is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's reverse side features a kangaroo paw print, which was included to symbolize the coin's Australian origins and to add an extra layer of security against counterfeiting. This feature is not found on other coins, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  2003 - - - - - -

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