15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - 4th Portrait, Endangered Wildlife (2016 - 2017)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3294 |
| 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
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," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
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, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
JM
2016 1/10oz 9999 GOLD
P
Description:
The reverse showcases a depiction of the eagle, perched powerfully on a tree branch. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2016 – 1/10oz 9999 GOLD" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly on the upper part of a branch.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
JM
2016 1/10oz 9999 GOLD
P
Description:
The reverse showcases a depiction of the eagle, perched powerfully on a tree branch. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2016 – 1/10oz 9999 GOLD" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the bottom and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly on the upper part of a branch.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 10,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2017 P | 10,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |