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© Royal Australian Mint
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Beneath the Southern Skies - Gold Bullion Coin
2021 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Map of Australia with stars of the Southern Cross to the right set on a gridlike globe background. A small Platypus is placed where the nations capital Canberra is located.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 DOLLARS
1oz .9999 GOLD
Designer: Royal Australian Mint
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Fine Gold Coin was released by the RAM, named Beneath the Southern Skies it is part of a stunning gold and silver investment coin series. It pays homage to Stuart Devlin, whose artwork appears on most Australian circulating coins.One of Devlin’s early drafts was the inspiration for this new series. The design acknowledges the significance of the Southern Cross constellation, which is one of the most meaningful and recognisable features in the southern skies. The coin is minted to .9999 purity and manufactured to the Royal Australian Mint’s brilliant uncirculated finish.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2021 Australian $100 Gold Bullion Coin - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Beneath the Southern Skies) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a stylized representation of the Southern Hemisphere, with the stars and constellations of the night sky depicted in a spiral pattern. This design is meant to symbolize the country's connection to the natural world and its commitment to exploration and discovery.
