2023 Australia $100 1 oz Gold Coat of Arms - Queensland BU

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The 2023 Queensland gold coin represents the third chapter in the Royal Australian Mint's celebrated Coat of Arms series. Struck from one ounce of highly refined 0.9999 fine gold, this piece draws its rich imagery directly from the very first and oldest official coat of arms in Australia, belonging to the state of Queensland. On the obverse, a majestic rampant stag dominates the scene alongside a classic effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which notes her historic reign from 1952 to 2022. Woven into this side of the coin is the Latin state motto, "Audax at Fidelis," translating to bold but faithful. The reverse side of the coin displays a brolga crane, a bird native to the region, alongside symbols of Queensland's traditional industries. Intricate depictions of sheep, cattle, wheat, gold, and industrial tools celebrate the state's agricultural and mining heritage. Legible inscriptions on this face include "QUEENSLAND" and the face value of "100 DOLLARS," making this limited mintage of 5,000 pieces a fascinating study in heraldic art.