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© Perth Mint
9000 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Discovery - Gold Bullion Coin
2018 year| Gold (.9999) (Diamond) | 1800.18 g | 100.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 9000 Dollars 9000 AUD = USD 6196 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) (Diamond) |
| Weight | 1800.18 g |
| Diameter | 100.6 mm |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The outer coin features a sailing ship and rowboat ferrying hopeful diggers ashore, while a 19th century prospector pans for gold in front of miners' tents. Adjacent is a vista of where pink diamonds were found. The Kimberley region is depicted by an iconic boab tree and kangaroos, with a brilliant cut pink diamond representing the tropical sun. With the first glimpse of one of these rare pink prizes reportedly glinting from the soil of an anthill, the adjoining scene portrays a worker ant on a mound of earth with an emerald cut pink diamond clasped between its mandibles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
DISCOVERY
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Inspired by the “holey dollar,” Australia’s first official currency, The Perth Mint in 2018 unveiled a Fine Gold collector coin that pays tribute to early prospector. With a mintage of one and valued at $2.48 million, Discovery is the Mint's most exclusive and notable numismatic release to date.