15 Dollars – Australia
Australia
Context
Years: 1989–1990
Issuer: Australia 
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1966)
Total mintage: 218,226
Material
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Weight: 3.14 g
Gold weight: 3.14 g
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.99% Gold
Standard: Gold tenth ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard118
Numista: #104712
Value
Exchange value: 15 AUD = $10.68
Bullion value: $524.78
Inflation-adjusted value: 41.90 AUD
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth III facing right in the King George IV State Diadem.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
15 DOLLARS
RDM
AUSTRALIA
15 DOLLARS
RDM
Script: Latin
Designer: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Description:
Kangaroo leaping left over date.
Inscription:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/10 OZ. 9999 GOLD
RED KANGAROO 1990
RED KANGAROO 1990
Script: Latin
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Perth Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | — | 13,971 | Proof | |
| 1990 | — | 200,000 | BU | |
| 1990 | — | 4,255 | Proof |
Series: The Australian Nugget
💎 Extremely Rare