Gold Tenth-Ounce 2023 Australian Kookaburra, 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 · 15 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse of the coin depicts two Australian kookaburra birds perched on branches, above waratah flowers.

The designer's initials WR (for Wade Robinson) are at the base of the branch below. Below right near the rim, the Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark.

Around above left, the date of issue and the precious metal content: 2023 1/10oz 9999 GOLD (one tenth of a troy ounce of 99.99% gold). Around above right, the name of the coin series: KOOKABURRA.

Gold content (Troy oz): 0.100
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in a protective acrylic capsule.
Perth Mint SKU: 23012GAAX.
Release date: 23 January 2023.
Release price: AU$ 357.32.

The coins have the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, even though they were issued during the reign of King Charles III.