4 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Australian Nugget - 4th Portrait, Australian Prospector (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 4 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 1.244 |
| Diameter (mm) | 13.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 204.93 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.87 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
4 DOLLARS
IRB
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 “2 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
4 DOLLARS
IRB
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 “2 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Louis Kwan
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD
LK
P
· 2001 ·
Description:
The reverse is the true centerpiece of the 2001 Prospector coin. It features a ruggedly detailed image of a 19th-century gold prospector at work in the Australian outback. The design depicts the prospector panning for gold at a stream, crouched with intent as he swirls the pan to reveal the precious metal. In the background, the scene includes rocky terrain, sparse vegetation, and a rustic depiction of the natural landscape, evoking the difficult conditions faced by early miners. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/25 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 AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/25 OZ. 9999 GOLD
LK
P
· 2001 ·
Description:
The reverse is the true centerpiece of the 2001 Prospector coin. It features a ruggedly detailed image of a 19th-century gold prospector at work in the Australian outback. The design depicts the prospector panning for gold at a stream, crouched with intent as he swirls the pan to reveal the precious metal. In the background, the scene includes rocky terrain, sparse vegetation, and a rustic depiction of the natural landscape, evoking the difficult conditions faced by early miners. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/25 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.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 P | 4,372 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |