Platinum Two Ounces 1991 Australian Koala, 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 · 500 DOLLARS ·.

The reverse design of the coin depicts a koala clinging to a branch of a eucalyptus tree.

Around the rim, the name of the series: THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA, followed by the precious metal content: 2 OZ 9995 PLATINUM (two troy ounces of 99.95% platinum).

Around below, the date of issue · 1991 ·. In small letters in the lower left, the initials of the designer, JB (for John Bergdahl).

The Perth Mint's P mint mark is on the base of the tree, above the date.

Finish: proof.
Packaging: in capsule and presentation box, with a "scroll" Certificate of Authenticity.