2832) Queensland, Australia: "Australia's Coat of Arms Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued its third $100 (Gold) and $1 (Silver) Bullion Coins in its ongoing Coin Series: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023:
The Royal Australian Mint has brought out the third design, which is part of its Coin Series titled - “Australia’s Coat of Arms.”
The Header/Banner presents the Reverses of the Silver $1 and Gold $100 Investment and Collector Coins against a background representation titled - "COAT OF ARMS - QUEENSLAND" showing the State's old Coat of Arms.
This series of investment and collector coins is characterised by quintessentially Australian designs that tell a uniquely Australian story.
Each coin in the series features imaginatively recreated elements of the Coat of Arms of Australia, its states, and its territories.
For 2023, the Coat of Arms of the State of Queensland is featured with a bold new interpretation of the traditional and regal crest:
It is the oldest of all of Australia’s Coat of Arms and was granted by a royal warrant of Queen Victoria in 1893.
The first Coat of Arms consisted of a shield divided into four quarters with images of cattle, sheep, wheat, and gold, all symbolising the-then colony’s great wealth.
Above the shield was the image of a Maltese cross with a representation of the Tudor crown superimposed over and it was amended to depict St. Edward’s cross in 1953.
The present Coat of Arms was amended in 1977 in time for the silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, at which time a rampant stag and brolga, (Australia’s largest waterbird), were added as supporters to the shield.
The design retained the Latin motto "Audax at Fidelis" (translating to “Bold but Faithful)”.
The stag, which is not native to Australia, symbolises the country’s connection to the old world, as Queen Victoria gave as a gift a herd of deer from the royal hunting ground to the colony. The elegant brolga is Queensland’s official state bird, which also symbolises the indigenous population.
The Coins:
The Reverses of the 100 Dollars (Gold) and 1 Dollar (Silver) Investment Coins feature a brolga, a cow, and a ram as the main sculpted components of the design. These animals surround the denomination of "100 DOLLARS (Gold)" or "1 DOLLAR (Silver)", and a crossed shovel and pickaxe enclosed within the shape of a shield.
In the backdrop is a field of wheat and sugarcane. A lemniscate/banner at the bottom of the base of the design features the name "QUEENSLAND".
The Obverses of the 100 Dollars (Gold) and 1 Dollar (Silver) Investment Coins features a red deer as the main focus, a Maltese cross overlaid with a royal crown and a knight’s helmet.
A small effigy of the Late Queen Elizabeth II facing right is shown towards the upper left half of the coin within a circle, designed by engraver Jody Clark, whose initials "JC" appear on the Queen's neck. The peripheral inscriptions are - ELIZABETH II. 1952-2022, AUSTRALIA. 2023".
Below the primary design along the lower periphery is Queensland’s state motto, "AUDAX AT FIDELIS" (translating to “Bold but Faithful)”, to the right and the coins’ specifications "1 OUNCE .9999 Au (Gold)" or ".999 Ag (Silver)".
The background of the coin design features a band of ribboned foliage adapted from the original Queensland Coat of Arms.
i)The specifications of the Gold Bullion Coin are:
Country of issue: Australia; Coin Theme: " Australia's Coat of Arms"; Coin Theme: "Distinctive Crest of Queensland - (Coat of Arms); Date/Year: 2023; Denomination/Face Value: $100 (100 Dollars - AUS); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 38.70 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion - Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designed by: Aaron Baggio.
ii)The specifications of the Silver Bullion Coin are:
Country of issue: Australia; Coin Theme: " Australia's Coat of Arms"; Coin Theme: "Distinctive Crest of Queensland - (Coat of Arms); Date/Year: 2023; Denomination/Face Value: $1 (1 Dollar - AUS); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 40.00 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion - Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mintage: 50,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designed by: Aaron Baggio.
- Each coin is struck with the Royal Australian Mint’s Brilliant Uncirculated bullion quality finish and encapsulated.
The Tarot Card Collection:
11) "Wheel of Fortune", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eleventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
12) "Justice", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Twelfth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card releasedby the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
Posts on Disney Occasions - Disney100:
i) Mickey Mouse and Friends, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1 oz Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
ii) Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1/4 oz Gold Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023
Post of "Avatar - The Way of Water":
i) "Avatar - The Way of Water", New Zealand: New Zealand Post has issued a set of postage stamps, which feature characters from the movie, which was also filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamps issue: 01.03.2023
Posts on "The Lord Of The Rings" on this blog:
Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series:
Australia's Coat of Arms Coin Series:
The Tarot Card Collection:
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Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:
Steampunk Coin Series:
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Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series:
1) "Animalia", A Book by Graeme Base, Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": "35th Anniversary of Animalia (1986-2021);" The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued a coloured 20c (Cent) Coin featuring the cover of this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Diary of a Wombat", Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat (2002-2022)": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the second 20c (Cent) Coin in the Series featuring this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
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Links to Legendary Lands Coin Series:
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Discovery of America Coin Series:
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Fury of Nature Coin Series:
Amazing Animals Coin Series:
Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:
Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:
i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022
6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":
7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to posts on Boba Fett:
1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021
2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)
Other Links:
1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set
3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021
Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:
1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022
2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022
Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
The Assassins Coin Series, Niue Island:
The Universe Coin Collection:
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Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:
Femme Fatale Coin Series:
Women Warriors Coin Series:
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Cycle of Armoured Vehicles Coin Series:
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Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
Links to posts on Australia, New Zealand and Countries and Overseas Territories of the South Pacific etc on this Blog:
1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 36th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin Set consisting of a 2 Kina Banknote & a 2 Kina Coin
The Earth and Beyond Coin Series:
Matariki: The Maori New Year:
Australian Wildflower Coin Series:
Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:
Dreaming Down Under Coin Series:
Australian Coat of Arms Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:
"Australian Shipwrecks" Coin Series:
Beneath The Southern Skies Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:
Star Dreaming Coin Series:
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Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":
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The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:
