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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Kangaroo - Gold Bullion Coin) 2016-2019 photo
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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Kangaroo - Gold Bullion Coin

 
Gold (.9999) 31.1035 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2016-2019
Value
100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#84800
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Bounding kangaroo design used on Australian copper pennies, along with the Commonwealth Star, surrounded by leaves, nuts and flowers of a Tasmanian (Southern) Blue Gum tree.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
2016
1 OZ .9999 Au

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Royal Australian Mint has released a new range of kangaroo gold bullion coins. The coins feature a classic kangaroo design that was once minted on Australia’s copper pennies. The bounding kangaroo is surrounded by leaves and flowers of a Tasmanian Blue Gum along with the Commonwealth star. The obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II encircled by the leaves of a Tasmanian Blue Gum.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Kangaroo - Gold Bullion Coin) 2016-2019 from Australia is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin has a kangaroo privy mark, which is a small image of a kangaroo that is etched into the coin's surface. This privy mark is a signature element of the Perth Mint's Kangaroo series and serves as a symbol of authenticity. The use of a privy mark is a special touch that adds an extra layer of security and exclusivity to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collectible item for coin enthusiasts.