Gold Ten Ounces 2022 The Jewelled Koi, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 10oz 9999 GOLD 2022 2500 DOLLARS.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content, 10oz 9999 GOLD (ten ounces of 99.99% gold).

Synonymous with harmony and happiness and strongly associated with wealth and prosperity, two koi fish are depicted swimming among lotus flowers - symbols of purity and elegance. The 18-carat rose gold upper koi features a glowing cluster of 78 Argyle Pink Diamonds, while the lower 18-carat white gold koi is set with 80 shimmering fine white diamonds. Four Argyle golden diamonds represent the eyes of the fish.

Around above, the inscription THE JEWELLED KOI. In the left field, the Traditional Chinese characters for koi fish: 錦鯉.

On the left, the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. The designer's initials JM (for Jennifer McKenna) are on a lotus leaf in the lower left.

The figure of the rose koi fish has 0.418 troy ounces of 76.84% rose gold; the figure of the white koi fish has 0.418 troy ounces of 76.23% white gold.
Argyle Pink Diamonds (approx. carat): 1.26. Quality: Fancy Intense / Vivid Pink / Purplish Pink.
White Diamonds (approx. carat): 1.18. Quality: Fine White.
Argyle Golden Diamonds (approx. carat): 0.08.
Maximum Thickness Including Koi (mm): 17.50

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, each coin is presented in a luxury, cabinet-style case featuring double-doors embellished with pink gold motifs and two additional Argyle Pink Diamonds. Inside, the illuminated coin continuously rotates through 360 degrees with mesmerising style and sophistication.
Date of issue: 15 March 2022.
Issue price: AU$ 262,800.00