15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 4th Portrait, Australian Nugget (2000 - 2001)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 512.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 10.42 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “15 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “15 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Jovan Radanovich
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD
· 2001 ·
JR
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a kangaroo standing and alert with its ears erect amid a long grasses surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2001.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The designer's monogram (JR) just above "1" of "2001".
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD
· 2001 ·
JR
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a kangaroo standing and alert with its ears erect amid a long grasses surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2001.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The designer's monogram (JR) just above "1" of "2001".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,052 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2001 | 26,332 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |