15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Little Hero - 3rd Portrait, Australian Nugget (1986 - 1989)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 89 |
| Weight (g) | 3.135 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.16 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 516.44 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 10.57 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. FINE GOLD
LITTLE HERO 1890
· 1986 ·
Description:
The coin’s reverse design depicts the Nugget with its name accompanied by discovering date "LITTLE HERO 1890" below it 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 “1986.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is above the date.
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. FINE GOLD
LITTLE HERO 1890
· 1986 ·
Description:
The coin’s reverse design depicts the Nugget with its name accompanied by discovering date "LITTLE HERO 1890" below it 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 “1986.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint is above the date.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 P | 15,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1987 P | 165,105 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1987 P | 13,692 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1988 P | 104,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1988 P | 13,692 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1989 P | 122,342 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |