8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Koala - Silver Bullion Coin

Features

Country Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2012
Value 8 Dollars
8.00 AUD = 6.20 USD
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 155.5 g
Diameter 60.6 mm
Thickness 5.8 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 1841
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

Koala

Obverse

4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
8 DOLLARS
IRB

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS is a British sculptor who has produced many acclaimed works, among which are several designs for British coinage.

Reverse

Koala sleeping hugging branch, date and metal weight and fineness below

Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KOALA
P
2012 5oz 999 SILVER

Engraver: Aleysha Howarth

Edge

Reeded

Mint

P Perth Mint, Australia

Comments

Listed as MS in Krause, but only reported as Proof by the Perth Mint and is confirmed as Proof only.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 P 4,178 Proof

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