Gold Ten Ounces 1992 Australian Nugget - Nailtailed Wallaby, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she used to wear on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 2,500 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse features a realistic representation of a Nailtailed Wallaby facing right, with a starburst background (stylised rays of sunlight not quite reaching the centre).

On the right, on two lines the inscription NAILTAILED WALLABY.

Around above, the name of the series and the precious metal content: THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 10 OZ. 9999 GOLD (ten troy ounces of 99.99% gold).

Around below, the date of issue: · 1992 ·.

The Perth Mint's P mint mark is above the date.

Finish: proof.

Krause lists the coin as denominated as $1,000; Perth Mint's sales report lists it as $2,500. We have not been able to find a photo of the coin to verify which is true; we are more inclined to trust the mint on this.