500 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Gold Bullion) 2023 front 500 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Gold Bullion) 2023 back
500 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Gold Bullion) 2023 photo
© Perth Mint

500 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle - Gold Bullion

2023 year
Platinum (.9995) plated gold (.9999) 155.533 g 40.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
500 Dollars 500 AUD = USD 344
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995) plated gold (.9999)
Weight
155.533 g
Diameter
40.9 mm
Thickness
9.92 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#372413
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A close-up representation of a swooping wedge-tailed eagle with its talons outstretched ready to strike.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P JM
2023 5oz 9999 GOLD

Designer: John M. Mercanti

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of metals, with a platinum (.9995) core plated with gold (.9999). This creates a striking visual effect and adds to the coin's collectibility.