15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 front 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 back
15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 photo
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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum

 
Platinum (.999) 3.135 g 16.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1989-1990
Value
15 Dollars 15 AUD = USD 10
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Weight
3.135 g
Diameter
16.1 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#201037
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Koala clinging to a tree branch, baby Koala riding on her back.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA
1/10 OZ 9995 PLATINUM
MT 1990

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as a Proof coin in a 5 Coin set in 1989.
Issued individually as a UNC Bullion coin in 1990.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 coin from Australia is that it has a low mintage of only 15,000 coins, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 P 2500 - - - - - -
1990  10473 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 coin.