15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Kookaburra - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1849 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.6 |
| 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 Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 KOOKABURRA 1/10oz 9995 PLATINUM
TV
P
Description:
The reverse design of the coin depicts the Kookaburra perched on a branch of a gum tree. Behind the kookaburra, the leaves of the tree can be seen in their typical green shade, the bird 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 "KOOKABURRA ," "2012," "9995 PLATINUM." In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (TV) are also incorporated into the design below the frog's hide leg.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 KOOKABURRA 1/10oz 9995 PLATINUM
TV
P
Description:
The reverse design of the coin depicts the Kookaburra perched on a branch of a gum tree. Behind the kookaburra, the leaves of the tree can be seen in their typical green shade, the bird 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 "KOOKABURRA ," "2012," "9995 PLATINUM." In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (TV) are also incorporated into the design below the frog's hide leg.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |