100 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Queen Elizabeth II 50th Anniversary Accession - 4th Portrait (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 646 |
| Weight (g) | 31.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5172.59 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 70.52 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
2002
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2002" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
2002
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2002" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
ACCESSION OF ELIZABETH II 50th ANNIVERSARY
1952 - 2002
EIIR
GVI+
100
DOLLARS
Description:
The solemn reverse design, created by Peter Soobik of Orange in N.S.W. and modelled by mint sculptor Vladimir Gottwald, depicts a ghosted profile of King George VI overlaid it a Royal cypher of Elizabeth II (for Elizabeth II Regina - Queen Elizabeth the Second) and King George VI's cypher facing an image of the Queen. The Royal Crown appears between the two images representing the transfer of Sovereignty from the recently deceased King to the new Queen. This structured layout highlights the continuity of monarchy and Australia’s connection to the Crown. Around the portrait appears the inscription “ELIZABETH II CORONATION – 1953 50th ANNIVERSARY 2002” and face value "100 DOLLARS" below.
ACCESSION OF ELIZABETH II 50th ANNIVERSARY
1952 - 2002
EIIR
GVI+
100
DOLLARS
Description:
The solemn reverse design, created by Peter Soobik of Orange in N.S.W. and modelled by mint sculptor Vladimir Gottwald, depicts a ghosted profile of King George VI overlaid it a Royal cypher of Elizabeth II (for Elizabeth II Regina - Queen Elizabeth the Second) and King George VI's cypher facing an image of the Queen. The Royal Crown appears between the two images representing the transfer of Sovereignty from the recently deceased King to the new Queen. This structured layout highlights the continuity of monarchy and Australia’s connection to the Crown. Around the portrait appears the inscription “ELIZABETH II CORONATION – 1953 50th ANNIVERSARY 2002” and face value "100 DOLLARS" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2,002 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |