Gold proof coin featuring crowned head of Elizabeth II and lettered 'ELIZABETH II/ AUSTRALIA 1997' on obverse, and on reverse, a Mangle's Kangaroo Paw of Western Australia with '150 DOLLARS'. Around each face is a decorative border resembling a scalloped edge. The coin is encased in perspex which fits into a recess of burgundy coloured velvet inside a wooden box. Enclosed is a Certificate of Authenticity, NO 000001. Outer packaging is a burgundy coloured cardboard box marked 'FLORAL EMBLEMS/ OF AUSTRALIA/ 1997 $ 150 GOLD COIN/ PROOF' with a gold embossed kangaroo paw within a black circle on a cerise square. Accompanying leaflet contains information on Kangaroo paw, Australia's unique flora, and the Canberra Mint.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
History Collection
Collection Item Data
| Accession Number: | H1998.5 |
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| Accession Date: | 27 Jan 1998 |
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Material
| Resin/Synthetic/Polymer | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
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