100 Dollars - Elizabeth II "Koala" Platinum Bullion Coinage
Features
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1988-1989 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = 68 USD |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 31.185 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| References |
KM#
111 Standard Catalog of World Coins
by George S. Cuhaj (Krause Publications) |
Commemorative issue
Australian Koala
Obverse
3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
RDM
· 100 DOLLARS ·
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Raphael David Maklouf is a sculptor, best known for designing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on the coins of many Commonwealth nations.
Maklouf was born in Jerusalem emigrating with his family to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He attended the Camberwell School of Art until 1958, afterward becoming an academic lecturer for ten years. He was made an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1979.
Raphael Maklouf was born to a Jewish family. His father is Samuel Maklouf, born in Safed, Raphael Makouf's mother is Leonie Maklouf.
Reverse
Seated Koala forward
date below
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA 1 OZ 9995 PLATINUM
MT
1988
Edge
Reeded
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| Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 61,682 | ||||||||||
| 1989 | 79,043 | ||||||||||
| 1989 | 2,500 | Proof | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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