25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; 150Yrs of The Sovereign) 2005 front 25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; 150Yrs of The Sovereign) 2005 back
25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; 150Yrs of The Sovereign) 2005 photo
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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; 150Yrs of The Sovereign

2005 year
Gold (.9167) 7.988 g 22.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
25 Dollars 25 AUD = USD 17
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
7.988 g
Diameter
22.6 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#17373
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

St Edwards Crown to the top of the coin surrounded by a wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
ONE SOVEREIGN

Designer: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Perth Mint 22 carat Gold issue commemorating the 150th anniversary of Australia's first Sovereign.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Australian sovereign, which was first introduced in 1855. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an image of the historic Sydney Mint building, where the first sovereigns were minted. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  3909 - - - - - -

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