Gold Ounce 2022 Australian Kangaroo, High Relief, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown and the Victoria Coronation necklace worn for her Coronation. This is her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait" worldwide and "Sixth Portrait" in Australia, in "uncouped" version - showing the Queen's shoulders and not terminating at the neck as the normal version.

On the left, in small letters on the Queen's shoulder, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the rim is the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS ·.

The coin’s reverse portrays a kangaroo and its joey bounding across a flat, grassy plain with hillocks on the horizon.

Below left, the Perth Mint's mint mark P. On the ground below right, the designer's initials NH, for Neil Hollis.

Around above left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2022 1oz 9999 GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold). Around above right, the inscription KANGAROO.

Gold Content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Proof FDC, high relief
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a black timber lid and stylish shipper.
Perth Mint SKU: 22314DAAA

The coin is thicker than the bullion gold ounce, and has a smaller diameter.