14/12/2022
Q. What is the difference between the current obverse and The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse?
A. The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse is identical to existing obverse designs and features the Jody Clark effigy. The only difference is the addition of Her Majesty’s years of reign – 1952 – 2022.
Q. What coins will feature The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse?
A. The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse will be used on collectible and investment coins released by the Royal Australian Mint starting from 1 January 2023.
Q. How many coins will be minted with The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse?
A. The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse will be used on collectible and investment coins released from 1 January 2023. We are unable to forecast how many coins will be minted with the Memorial Obverse.
Q. Are there two different obverses with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II dated 2023?
Some collectible and investment coins approved prior to the late Queen’s death using the standard obverse design and featuring a 2023 year-date were released in late 2022. A small number of collectible coins will be released in early 2023, with a bespoke obverse design, dated 2023, that includes the standard obverse.
From 1 January 2023, collectible and investment coins will be released with the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Obverse.
Q. When will more information about coins with the King Charles III effigy be available?
In 2023, an announcement on the design of the King Charles III effigy will be made.