15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Square Map - 4th Portrait (2016 - 2017)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3293 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.81 |
| Shape: | Square |
| 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
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD 2016 15 DOLLARS
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, 2016," the face value “15 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD 2016 15 DOLLARS
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, 2016," the face value “15 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Lettering:
P
Description:
The reverse is where the coin’s innovation truly shines. Dominating the face is a full representation of the Earth, depicted using a Quadrilateralized Spherical Cube projection. This is a mathematical method of flattening a globe onto a square format. The world’s continents appear in precise mathematical proportion, with all major landmasses rendered in fine, textured detail with the map of Australia and the United States against a grid-like background. The Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right side of the coin.
P
Description:
The reverse is where the coin’s innovation truly shines. Dominating the face is a full representation of the Earth, depicted using a Quadrilateralized Spherical Cube projection. This is a mathematical method of flattening a globe onto a square format. The world’s continents appear in precise mathematical proportion, with all major landmasses rendered in fine, textured detail with the map of Australia and the United States against a grid-like background. The Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right side of the coin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 60,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2017 P | 60,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |