25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; Alternate Version) 2009 front 25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; Alternate Version) 2009 back
25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; Alternate Version) 2009 photo
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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Sovereign; Alternate Version

2009 year
Gold (.9166) 7.988 g 22.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
25 Dollars 25 AUD = USD 17
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
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#392245
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
P
SOVEREIGN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Alternate version of the $25 Gold Sovereign from the Perth Mint only issued in 2009

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an alternate version of the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was specifically created for the Australian Sovereign coin series and features a more youthful and relaxed depiction of the Queen, compared to the traditional effigy used on most coins.