100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Ox - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 front 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Ox - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 back
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Ox - Gold Bullion Coin) 1997 photo
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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Year of the Ox - Gold Bullion Coin

1997 year
Gold (.9999) 31.1035 g 39.34 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 (.9999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
39.34 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#233116
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ox standing proud facing left with head turned, Chinese character for Ox to left.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
1997

1OZ 9999 GOLD

Translation: 牛 = Ox

Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint - $100 One Ounce Gold Lunar Series 1 Coin.

Proof Coin has a diameter of 32.1 mm and is 2.8 mm thick.
UNC Coin has a diameter of 39.34 mm and is 2.3 mm thick.

Interesting fact

The 1997 Australian 100 Dollar Gold Bullion Coin featuring Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Ox) has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, also known as a "proof-like" finish. This means that the coin has a highly polished and reflective surface, giving it a distinctive shine and making it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  3146 - - - - - -

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