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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Kangaroo - Platinum Bullion Coin
2018 year| Platinum (.9995) | 31.1035 g | 32.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Red Kangaroo to left above date and metal weight and fineness
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO
P
2018 1 oz 9995 PLATINUM
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Characterised by outstanding craftsmanship, iconic artistry and assured purity, The Perth Mint has revealed Australia’s official bullion coin program for 2018.Issued annually since 1987, the range of trusted releases offer an outstanding choice of pure gold, silver and platinum coins, each authorised by the Australian Government as official legal tender.
The 2018 Australian Kangaroo Platinum Bullion Coin features the iconic and classic artistry of a ‘red’ kangaroo encircled by symbolic rays of sunshine, available for sale in Australia individually in protective capsule.
This bullion coin has an unlimited mintage and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the year-date on the obverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2018 Australian Platinum Kangaroo Coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a kangaroo standing on a grassy mound, surrounded by a rim of platypus eggs. This design is a nod to Australia's unique wildlife and the platypus, which is one of the country's most iconic animals. The use of platypus eggs in the design also symbolizes the coin's platinum content, as platypus eggs are said to have a similar shape to platinum nuggets. This design element adds an extra layer of depth and meaning to the coin's already stunning appearance.
