25 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Battle of the Coral Sea - 4th Portrait, War in the Pacific (2014 - 2015)
Features
| Denomination | 25 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2957 |
| Weight (g) | 7.777 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1281.12 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 17.5 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD 2014 25 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, 2014," the face value “15 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD 2014 25 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, 2014," the face value “15 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Wade Robinson
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA
P
WR
WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45
Description:
The reverse depicts at its center a forward-facing naval vessel at sail and cutting through the sea with its guns raised, ready to strike. Behind the battleship are two national symbols: on the left,, the "southern cross," a constellation of stars representing Australia, which also appears on the Australian flag; and on the right, the "stars and stripes," representing the United States. Symbolizing the decisive carrier battle fought in the Pacific in 1942. Below left, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. Below the waterline on the right, the initials of the designer (WR). Around the rim, the inscription BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA above, and WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45 below.
BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA
P
WR
WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45
Description:
The reverse depicts at its center a forward-facing naval vessel at sail and cutting through the sea with its guns raised, ready to strike. Behind the battleship are two national symbols: on the left,, the "southern cross," a constellation of stars representing Australia, which also appears on the Australian flag; and on the right, the "stars and stripes," representing the United States. Symbolizing the decisive carrier battle fought in the Pacific in 1942. Below left, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. Below the waterline on the right, the initials of the designer (WR). Around the rim, the inscription BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA above, and WAR IN THE PACIFIC 1941-45 below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 P | 15,093 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2014 P | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown | |
| 2015 P | 16,995 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2015 P | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |