| Coin | Gold Ounce 2024 Hourglass Dolphin |
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The Australian one-ounce gold piece (abbreviated as 1 oz and designated with Au for "gold") is a bullion coin format. Uniquely, 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 2024 Hourglass Dolphin is the sixth design in the Royal Australian Mint's Australian Dolphin Series.
The dolphin is a beloved animal depicted in many cultures, and is also native to Australian waters. In various cultures, the dolphin symbolises happiness, power and protection.
Found in the chilly waters of Antarctica, the petite Hourglass Dolphin dolphin lives life in the fast lane, swimming at speeds up to 22 kilometres per hour. |
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The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.
Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).
Around, the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA 2024 · 100 DOLLARS ·.
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The reverse of the coin depicts two dolphins leaping out of the water, set against a background of the sun on the horizon.
Around above, the inscription HOURGLASS DOLPHIN.
Around below, the precious metal content 1 oz .9999 FINE GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold).
The face value and year of issue are on the obverse. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
HOURGLASS DOLPHIN 1 oz .9999 FINE GOLD |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Gold content (in troy oz): 1.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
RAM Product Code: 11608. |
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| See also |
Coins in the Australian Dolphin Series include:
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Bottlenose Dolphin, 2019
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Bottlenose Dolphin, 2019
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Bottlenose Dolphin, 2019
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Spinner Dolphin, 2020
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Spinner Dolphin, 2020
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Spinner Dolphin, 2020
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Fraser's Dolphin, 2021
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Fraser's Dolphin, 2021
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Fraser's Dolphin, 2021
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Dusky Dolphin, 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Dusky Dolphin, 2022
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Dusky Dolphin, 2022
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Rough-Toothed Dolphin, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Rough-Toothed Dolphin, 2023
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Rough-Toothed Dolphin, 2023
- 1 oz Gold ($100), Hourglass Dolphin, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Hourglass Dolphin, 2024
- 1 oz Silver High Relief ($5), Hourglass Dolphin, 2024
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