| Coin | Gold Fifth-Ounce 2022 Kangaroo Bounding |
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The Australian fifth-ounce gold piece is a small and not often used commemorative coin format with a face value of twenty-five dollars. These are Non-Circulating Legal Tender coins and not bullion, because they are distributed at prices much higher than the intrinsic value of their precious metal content.
In Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products. Both mints endeavour to create coins with attractive designs, and to introduce new designs and themes often, in order to raise the numismatic value of the coins over the value of previous metal used.
The Mint says about this coin:
The poetry in motion of an Australian kangaroo bounding across the outback is beautifully captured in this stunning gold proof coin. The movement lines of this unique form of transport are imaginatively captured across the surface, bringing the coin to life. This is a beautiful addition to the collections of coin enthusiasts and lovers of Australia’s unique native wildlife. |
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| Obverse | |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide but "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, where the Queen's portrait by Vladimir Gottwald was fifth).
The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen mother) in 1937.
Unlike on British coinage, the effigy is "uncouped" (includes the Queen's shoulders). In small letters on the left, the artist's initials JC (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2022 · 25 DOLLARS ·.
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The reverse of the coin shows a kangaroo leaping through tall grass, with thin spiral lines behind it and on its tail indicating movement.
On the left, the designer's initials BS (for Bronwyn Scott).
Below, the precious metal content 1/5oz .9999 Au (one fifth of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold). |
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| Reverse Inscription |
1/5oz .9999 Au |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof.
Packaging: boxed, with Certificate of Authenticity. |
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