Product Description
Specifications
1983 Royal Australian Mint $200 Koala Gold Proof Coin – 10g in Presentation Box
Product Overview
The 1983 Australian $200 Koala Gold Proof Coin is a vintage Royal Australian Mint release struck in Canberra from 10 grams of 22-carat gold.
With a gold fineness of 91.67% (.9167), the coin contains approximately 9.17 grams or 0.2948 troy ounces of fine gold. It was issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $200 AUD and produced in both proof and uncirculated formats during the wider $200 Koala gold coin programme.
This example is the proof issue and is supplied in its presentation box, combining the precious-metal content of a 22ct gold coin with the collector appeal of an early Australian decimal gold release.
Key Features & Benefits
- 10g Gold Coin – Gross weight of 10 grams.
- 22ct Gold – Struck in 91.67% (.9167) gold.
- 0.2948oz Fine Gold – Contains approximately 9.17g of pure gold.
- Proof Finish – Produced as a collector-focused proof issue.
- $200 Australian Legal Tender – Issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
- 1983 Koala Design – Features an Australian koala in a eucalyptus tree.
- Queen Elizabeth II Obverse – Features the Arnold Machin portrait.
- Presentation Box – Supplied in its presentation packaging.
Design & Craftsmanship
The reverse features an Australian koala perched in a eucalyptus tree, with the denomination TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS incorporated into the design. The wildlife theme gives the coin a distinctly Australian identity and formed part of the Royal Australian Mint's early $200 gold coin programme.
The obverse carries the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscriptions identifying the monarch, Australia and the 1983 year-date.
As a proof coin, the piece was produced specifically for collectors using specially prepared dies and planchets to create greater contrast and detail than a standard circulating-style strike.
The Australian $200 Koala Gold Coin Series
The Royal Australian Mint's $200 Koala gold coin programme was produced in Canberra during the 1980s in both proof and uncirculated formats. Early issues featured the familiar Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while later releases adopted the Raphael Maklouf effigy.
The series is notable for combining Australian wildlife imagery with a high-denomination legal-tender gold format during an important period in Australia's modern numismatic history.
Authentication & Specifications
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 1983
Product Type: Gold Proof Coin
Metal: Gold
Purity: 91.67% / .9167 / 22ct
Gross Weight: 10g
Fine Gold Content: Approx. 9.17g / 0.2948 Troy Oz
Denomination: $200 AUD
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse: Koala in Eucalyptus Tree
Edge: Milled
Packaging: Presentation Box
Packaging & Availability
This 1983 $200 Koala Gold Proof Coin is supplied in a presentation box.
As a vintage collectible, presentation materials and the coin itself may show minor signs of age, storage or previous handling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much pure gold is in the 1983 $200 Koala Gold Coin?
The coin weighs 10 grams and is struck in 22-carat (.9167) gold. This gives it a fine-gold content of approximately 9.17 grams or 0.2948 troy ounces.
Why does the 1983 Koala Gold Coin have a $200 face value?
The $200 denomination is a notably high face value for an Australian coin and reflects its issue as a legal-tender gold coin rather than everyday circulating currency. The denomination formed a distinctive feature of the Royal Australian Mint's $200 gold coin programme during the 1980s. Its $200 face value is separate from its precious-metal and collector value, which can vary according to factors including the gold price, condition, rarity and collector demand.
What is the difference between the proof and uncirculated $200 Koala coins?
The proof version was produced specifically for collectors using specially prepared dies and planchets to create sharper detail and greater contrast. Uncirculated versions were also issued, but used a different production and presentation format.
When was the Australian $200 Koala gold coin series produced?
The Royal Australian Mint produced the $200 Koala gold coin series during the 1980s, with proof and uncirculated versions issued across the programme. The series forms part of Australia's early modern legal-tender gold coinage.
Condition Note: This is a vintage collectible. Minor imperfections to the coin, presentation box or other packaging may be present and are considered consistent with age, storage and previous handling. Individual examples may vary slightly in appearance.
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