Gold Ounce 2018 Kangaroo - 25th Anniversary, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2018 · 100 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse design features three kangaroos "that reflect on some of the series’ past incarnations" - i.e. designs used earlier in the series, which features a new reverse every year. One of them is surrounded by a circular rim evoking a coin. In the background, flowering gum tree branches.

The precious metal content: 1 oz .9999 Au (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold) is inscribed on the right.

On a textured background, around above the inscription KANGAROO; around below, 25TH ANNIVERSARY.

Finish: proof, selective gold plating.
Packaging: in protective acrylic capsule and wooden presentation box, with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Date of issue: 9 July 2018