© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Shipwreck Batavia
2019 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 33.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 33.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#181881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An image of the Batavia at its centre, surrounded by design elements from the ship itself. The ships name is inscribed inverted, as a nod to its sinking.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1629
1oz .9999 Au
BATAVIA
Designer: Adam Ball
Comment
This coin was issued by the RAM to Commemorate the mutiny that took place on the Dutch Ship Batavia which was subsequently shipwrecked off the West Australian Coast in 1629.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavia_(ship)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Shipwreck Batavia) 2019 coin from Australia is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Batavia shipwreck, which occurred off the coast of Western Australia in 1629. The ship was part of the Dutch East India Company's fleet and was carrying a large cargo of gold and silver when it sank. The coin's design features a depiction of the shipwreck, as well as a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The use of gold in the coin's composition and the limited mintage of 500 coins make it a highly collectible and valuable piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (6th Portrait - Shipwreck Batavia) 2019 coin.
