1985 Australian $200 Gold Koala Coin

1985 Australian $200 Gold Koala CoinThe 1985 Australian $200 Gold Koala Coin was the first release in the nations $200 gold coin series, struck by the Royal Australian Mint. Designed by Stuart Devlin, the reverse depicts a koala resting in a eucalyptus tree, symbolising Australias distinctive wildlife. The obverse features Raphael Makloufs portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin weighs 10 grams and is struck in 22ct gold. Total AGW: 0. 2948oz

particularly the Blue Heeler breed

The background is formed by stylised patterns of coloured dots inspired by a palette of ochre pigments used by Indigenous artists through time – reds and browns for the landscape

The much-loved koala species is instantly recognised by its thick fur

a member of the monitor lizard family

while the clownfish offers the anemone food scraps and protection from predators

Pistrucci’s unyielding pursuit of numismatic perfection pushed The Royal Mint to breaking point to produce one of the world’s most beautiful coins

eliminating the need for magnifying glasses or specialized decoding devices during authentication

– Strictly limited to 975 coin worldwide

Packaging unit: Pack of 2

it marks four decades since the historic battles

Shah Alam II

Rich in symbolism and local pride