| Coin | Gold Two Ounces 2023 Australian Kookaburra |
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The Australian two ounces gold piece (abbreviated as 2 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 mint says about this coin:
This prestigious 2oz release features a spectacular high relief design with a flawless proof quality finish. The Australian Kookaburra series depicts annual designs of one of our most emblematic birds. Famed for its raucous laughing call, the kookaburra is heard across the nation - from the outback to the back yard.
The superbly finished proof quality coin depicts two kookaburras perched on the branches of a shrub displaying the flowers of Australian native waratah. Struck with an extra deep die, the design is notably elevated from the coin surface for an outstanding display of detail. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Mintage Limit |
(125 )
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| Obverse | |
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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 1952 - 2022 · AUSTRALIA · 200 DOLLARS ·.
The legend is interrupted by the "memorial" inclusion of the dates of the Queen's reign, 1952 - 2022. |
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| Reverse | |
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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 2oz 9999 GOLD (two troy ounces of 99.99% gold). Around above right, the name of the coin series: KOOKABURRA. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
2023 2oz 9999 GOLD KOOKABURRA |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Gold content (Troy oz): 2.000
Finish: Proof FDC, high relief.
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a presentation case and beautifully illustrated shipper.
Perth Mint Product Code: 23312CAAA
Release date: 13 June 2023.
Release price: AU$ 8,800.00.
The coins were issued during the reign of King Charles III; however, as his effigy was not expected to be approved for use in Australia until late in the year, they feature a "memorial" obverse with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the dates of her reign, 1952 - 2022. |
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| See also |
Coins issued by the Perth Mint in the Australian Kookaburra series in 2023 include:
- 1/10 oz Platinum Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 5 oz Gold High Relief, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 2 oz Gold High Relief, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1/10 oz Gold Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 kg Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 10 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 5 oz Silver Proof Incuse, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 2 oz Silver Proof Gilded High Relief, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Australian Kookaburra (Queen Elizabeth II memorial obverse) 2023
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