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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - 35th Anniversary of Animalia; Gold Plated
2021 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Pad Printed) | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#303033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Various scenes and characters from the Animalia Book
Script: Latin
Lettering:
35th anniversary of
ANIMALIA
20
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint has partnered with the Children’s Book Council of Australia to release this coin, the first of a new series. Launched in the lead up to 2021 Book Week, the coin is a nod to the joy and importance of reading. Animalia is a classic Australian children’s book, written and illustrated by Graeme Base. Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021, the much-loved book has now been captured on a coloured 20 cent coin for posterity.This Gold Plated version of the coin was only available packaged in a hardcover anniversary edition book of Animalia.
