Silver Ounce 2022 Quokka, Proof, 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The Queen also wears the Coronation Necklace; originally made for Queen Victoria in 1858, it was also worn at the coronations (as Queen's Consort) of Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth (the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 AUSTRALIA 1oz 9999 Ag 2022 1 DOLLAR.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "1 oz 9999 Ag" means "one ounce of 99.99% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.

The reverse design is coloured and portrays a quokka and its joey (baby) in a natural setting comprising representations of Rottnest Island daisies, butterflies and a bobtail lizard.

In the ground below left, the designer's initials JM (for Jennifer McKenna). On the right, the Perth Mint's traditional P mint mark.

Around above, the inscription QUOKKA.

Silver Content (Troy oz): 1.000
Finish: proof, coloured.
Packaging: accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, which comes in an illustrated shipper.
Perth Mint SKU: 22O41AAA
Release date: 5 July 2022
Release price: AU$ 125.00