Two Hundred Dollars 1985, Coin from Australia - detailed information

Two Hundred Dollars 1985, Coin from Australia
CoinTwo Hundred Dollars 1985

MintRoyal Australian Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 45,877
Obverse

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 date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1985.

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1985
Reverse

The reverse was designed by Stuart Devlin and features a koala sitting in a gum tree. This is an extension of the fauna theme of the normal Australian decimal series. The denomination and face value are around below, in full words: TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS.

Reverse Inscription TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
EdgeEdge Inscription
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Mintage Issued: 16,691 (included in total)
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Two Hundred Dollars 1985: Details
CountryAustralia
CurrencyAustralian Dollar
Coin TypeTwo Hundred Dollars
Issued1985
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait, by Raphael Maklouf
Face Value200 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage45,877
CurrentYes
Material0.9167 Gold
DesignerStuart Devlin
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Mass10.0000 g
OCC IDXGAV-POXA-CJWM-EMDY
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Two Hundred Dollars 1985: Photos
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Two Hundred Dollars 1985: Photo 1985 Australia Gold Koala Proof $200 / thumbnail 1985 Australia Gold Koala Proof $200
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Two Hundred Dollars 1985: Photo 1985 Australia Gold Koala Proof $200 / thumbnail 1985 Australia Gold Koala Proof $200
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Two Hundred Dollars 1985: Catalogue Reference IDs
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World CoinsAustralia KM# 86