© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
20 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Third Millennium First Day
2000 year| Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.999) ring (Pad printed) | 13.4 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 AUD = USD 14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.999) ring (Pad printed) |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A satellite view of Earth. The gold centerpiece is divided into two areas separated by the International Dateline. The area to the west is experiencing the first day of the year 2000 with the pad-printed date 01-01-2000. The area to the east, which is still in the last day of 1999, is pad-printed in deep ocean blue with the date 31-12-1999. Gisbourne in New Zealand, widely acclaimed as the first official millennium city, is also highlighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THIRD MILLENNIUM
FIRST DAY
2000
Gisbourne
01-01-2000
31-12-1999
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is a Perth Mint release.The metal content of the coin according to the Royal Australian Mint (Mint Issue 36, page 14) is
Fine Gold .9999 0.270 Troy Ounce
Fine Silver .999 0.161 Toy Ounce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a gold (.999) center surrounded by a silver (.999) ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Third Millennium First Day) 2000 coin.
