10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; In the name of - Lyrebird; Arnold Machin Obverse; Gold Proof)
Australia • 10 Cents • Gold (.9999) • 2024
- Denomination
- 10 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2024
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 12.22 g
- Diameter
- 23.6 mm
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Where it came from
This 2024 proof-quality coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the heritage of the decimal currency system, specifically revisiting the iconic lyrebird design originally introduced in 1966. The issue serves as a numismatic tribute to the era of Elizabeth II, utilizing the classic second portrait designed by Arnold Machin, which graced Australian coinage from 1966 until 1984. By pairing the enduring lyrebird motif with this historical effigy, the mint aimed to honor the aesthetic transition Australia underwent during the shift to decimalization.
The lyrebird illustration, originally sculpted by Stuart Devlin for the 10-cent piece, was selected for its status as a symbol of Australian wildlife and colonial-era symbolism. The design, characterized by the bird’s intricate tail feathers, remains one of the most recognizable icons in Australian circulating currency. Collectors view this gold proof release as a specialized retrospective piece, produced with modern minting precision to highlight the textures and relief work envisioned by Devlin and Machin decades ago.
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