© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - World Youth Day - Gold Proof
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1035 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#202961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Pope Benedict XVI & World Youth Day Logo to right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD YOUTH DAY
P
WYD SYD 08
world youth day Sydney 2008
WR
SYDNEY 2008
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth mint to celebrate World Youth Day held in Sydney in 2008. Coin was issued in a capsule in a plush box.Coloured Silver Proof & Aluminium-bronze UNC versions with a face value of $1 were also issued. See links.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 Australian $100 Gold Proof Coin (4th Portrait - World Youth Day) is that it has a unique reverse design that features a stylized image of the Southern Cross constellation, which is a prominent feature in the night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. The design is meant to symbolize the themes of faith, hope, and youth, which were central to the World Youth Day event held in Sydney, Australia in 2008. The coin's design is the work of artist Wojciech Pietranik, and it is a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 273 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - World Youth Day - Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
