15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Dreaming Platypus - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1413 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Platinum (.9995) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 214.91 |
| 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 Darryl Bellotti
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
P
DB
2010 PLATYPUS 1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized dynamic Aboriginal-inspired design of a Platypus, an extraordinary egg-laying mammal. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2010 PLATYPUS 1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design on the Platypus' hind leg.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
P
DB
2010 PLATYPUS 1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized dynamic Aboriginal-inspired design of a Platypus, an extraordinary egg-laying mammal. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2010 PLATYPUS 1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design on the Platypus' hind leg.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 P | 2,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |