100 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Dragon - 6th Portrait, Chinese Mythical Creatures (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4605 |
| 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 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
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, ”the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “100 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
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, ”the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “100 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Lucas Bowers
Lettering:
2023 1oz 9999 GOLD
LB
P
Description:
The coin depicts a stylized representation of a Chinese dragon displaying bulging eyes, fearsome jaws, curved horns, and a long, snake-like body that is coiled in tight rings depicted as chasing a flaming pearl, which is a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment. The intricate design highlights the dragon’s body in dramatic contrast against the gold field. Inscriptions accompanied by date read "2023 1oz 9999 GOLD" around above, the P mint mark at the bottom and the designer's initials (LB) in the middle.
2023 1oz 9999 GOLD
LB
P
Description:
The coin depicts a stylized representation of a Chinese dragon displaying bulging eyes, fearsome jaws, curved horns, and a long, snake-like body that is coiled in tight rings depicted as chasing a flaming pearl, which is a metaphor for wisdom and enlightenment. The intricate design highlights the dragon’s body in dramatic contrast against the gold field. Inscriptions accompanied by date read "2023 1oz 9999 GOLD" around above, the P mint mark at the bottom and the designer's initials (LB) in the middle.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 P | 188 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |