© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Koala - Silver Proof - High Relief
2020 year| Silver (.9999) | 155.533 g | 50.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 8 Dollars 8 AUD = USD 5.51 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 155.533 g |
| Diameter | 50.9 mm |
| Thickness | 11.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#229057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Young Koala clinging to a tree branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KOALA
IJ P
2020 5oz 9999 SILVER
Designer: Ing Ing John
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Australian Koala is a sought-after coin series featuring annual designs of the much-loved koala – one of Australia’s most famous marsupials. Sleepy and docile, koalas spend most of their time either resting or eating gum leaves among the branches of Australia’s eucalyptus forests.This 2020 high relief coin portrays an endearing image of a koala clinging to a tree branch. The noticeably raised image appears on a highly-polished concave surface. The reverse also includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, as well as the coin’s weight, fineness and year-date.
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is presented in a classic display case which comes in a protective illustrated shipper.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Koala - Silver Proof - High Relief) 2020 coin from Australia is that it features a unique high-relief design, showcasing a lifelike representation of a koala on the reverse side. This was achieved through a special minting process that involves multiple strikes and careful handling to ensure the highest level of detail and depth. The result is a coin that not only has a beautiful design but also has a distinctive texture and feel to it, making it a standout piece in any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 P | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Koala - Silver Proof - High Relief) 2020 coin.
