Gold Half Gram 2020 End of WWII, Coin from Australia - detailed information

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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 1/2 GRAM 9999 Au 2020 2 DOLLARS.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "1/2 GRAM 9999 Au" means "half gram of 99.99% gold" - Au is abbreviated from the Latin word for gold, Aurum.

At its centre, the coin’s reverse features an olive branch, the symbol of peace, and the anniversary dates 1945 and 2020 on the left.

The Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark is below.

Around above, the inscription END OF WORLD WAR II; around below, 75th ANNIVERSARY.

Gold content (Troy oz): 0.016
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in a protective acrylic capsule and illustrated wallet-sized card.
Perth Mint Item ID: 20H50FAD
Issue price: AU$ 85.00, US$ 60.87