100 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Basilisk - 6th Portrait, Mythical Creatures (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4604 |
| Weight (g) | 31.107 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.95 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5124.32 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 71.74 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
1oz 9999 Au 2022 100 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” above, weight, purity, and metal content "1oz 9999 Au" and 100 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
1oz 9999 Au 2022 100 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” above, weight, purity, and metal content "1oz 9999 Au" and 100 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Natasha Muhl
Lettering:
MYTHICAL CREATURES BASILISK
P
NM
Description:
The reverse side of the coin bears a depiction of the basilisk (The basilisk is primarily a dangerous creature, bringing evil and destruction) in the form of a dragon with a cock's head and claws, which is consistent with medieval imagery. The mythological creature is depicted in flight with outstretched wings while returning to a mountain cave. The motif is accompanied at the top by the inscription 'MYTHICAL CREATURES BASILISK'. It includes the mint mark "P" and the initials of the designer "NM" below the cave.
MYTHICAL CREATURES BASILISK
P
NM
Description:
The reverse side of the coin bears a depiction of the basilisk (The basilisk is primarily a dangerous creature, bringing evil and destruction) in the form of a dragon with a cock's head and claws, which is consistent with medieval imagery. The mythological creature is depicted in flight with outstretched wings while returning to a mountain cave. The motif is accompanied at the top by the inscription 'MYTHICAL CREATURES BASILISK'. It includes the mint mark "P" and the initials of the designer "NM" below the cave.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 P | 150 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |