20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Miniature Money Gold Proof)
Australia • 20 Cents • Gold (.9999) • 2012
- Denomination
- 20 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2012
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 0.5 g
- Diameter
- 11.5 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 2036
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Where it came from
The 2012 Australian Miniature Money Gold Proof 20-cent coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint as part of a specialized series celebrating the history of decimal currency. Struck in .9999 fine gold, these miniature versions were designed to appeal to collectors interested in precision craftsmanship and the aesthetic evolution of Australian coinage. The release served as a nod to the 20-cent piece’s role in daily life since its 1966 introduction, reimagined here in a diminutive, high-value format that highlights the intricate detail of the original design.
The obverse features the fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Ian Rank-Broadley, which had been the standard for Australian coinage since 1999. The reverse retains the iconic platypus motif designed by Stuart Devlin, an acclaimed silversmith and jeweler who served as the jeweler to Queen Elizabeth II. Devlin’s original platypus design is widely regarded as a triumph of Australian numismatic art, and this miniature proof iteration was received by the collecting community as a sophisticated, technical showcase of his enduring work.
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