Gold Two Ounces 2012 Diamond Jubilee, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley).

Around the effigy is the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the value: ELIZABETH II · AUSTRALIA 2012 · 200 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse features at its centre the original 1953 Mary Gillick uncrowned effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

In the lower right field, a diamond insert set against a background of sun rays.

Around left, the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II. Around right, DIAMOND JUBILEE.

Around below, the precious metal content: 2oz 9999 GOLD (two troy ounces of 99.99% gold).

The Perth Mint's P mint mark is in the lower left field.

Gold content (Troy oz): 2.00.
Finish: Proof, diamond insert.
Packaging: in a prestigious display case with an illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint SKU: 12R04AAA.
Release price: AU$ 5,995.00, US$ 4,307.41.