15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Victory over Japan - 4th Portrait, War in the Pacific (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3411 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| 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
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD 2017 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 2017 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
Engraved by Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC
P TV
1945
Description:
The reverse design features a flying eagle carrying an olive branch on its talons and stretching them forward. Behind it two national symbols: on the right, the "southern cross," a constellation of stars representing Australia, which also appears on the Australian flag; and on the left, the "stars and stripes," representing the United States, symbolizing the decisive carrier battle fought in the Pacific in 1945. In the right side, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. Below, the initials of the designer (TV). Around the rim, the inscription "VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC" above, and date "1945" below.
VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC
P TV
1945
Description:
The reverse design features a flying eagle carrying an olive branch on its talons and stretching them forward. Behind it two national symbols: on the right, the "southern cross," a constellation of stars representing Australia, which also appears on the Australian flag; and on the left, the "stars and stripes," representing the United States, symbolizing the decisive carrier battle fought in the Pacific in 1945. In the right side, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. Below, the initials of the designer (TV). Around the rim, the inscription "VICTORY IN THE PACIFIC" above, and date "1945" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 25,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |