15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Goanna - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1852 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.16 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.32 |
| 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 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Aleysha Howarth
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 GOANNA 1/10oz 9995 PLATINUM
AH P
Description:
The reverse design of the coin dipects yellow desert sand is shown as the background. The goana itself is shown in the foreground with its tail trailing off the edge of the design, the lizard is depicted in the silver hue of the platinum coin itself. An inscription indicating the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" is shown along the upper edge with its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "GOANNA," "2012," "9995 PLATINUM." In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (AH) are also incorporated into the design on the lizard's tail.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 GOANNA 1/10oz 9995 PLATINUM
AH P
Description:
The reverse design of the coin dipects yellow desert sand is shown as the background. The goana itself is shown in the foreground with its tail trailing off the edge of the design, the lizard is depicted in the silver hue of the platinum coin itself. An inscription indicating the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" is shown along the upper edge with its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "GOANNA," "2012," "9995 PLATINUM." In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (AH) are also incorporated into the design on the lizard's tail.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |