Silver Five Ounces 2021 Australian Swan, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 2021 AUSTRALIA · 8 DOLLARS ·.

The fifth annual design in the Australian Swan series portrays an elegant black swan holding its long neck in a characteristically curled S-shape.

The inscription around the rim reads THE 5oz 9999 AUSTRALIAN SILVER SWAN.

To the left of the swan, the designer's initials NM, for Natasha Muhl.

To the right of the swan is a special P5 mint mark, - the additional "5" celebrating five years of the Australian Swan series.

Silver Content (Troy oz): 5.000
Finish: proof, high relief.
Packaging: in a classic display case with a clear lid and themed shipper, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Perth Mint Item ID: 21328KAAA
Issue price: AU$ 575.00