Australia 1986 200 dollars

from Goldberg sale 98, lot 2327

This specimen was lot 2327 in Goldberg sale 98 (Los Angeles, June 2017), where it sold for $399.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Australia. 200 Dollars, 1986. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Koala in tree. Choice Brilliant Proof." This type was also struck in 1985.

Recorded mintage: 15,298 + 16,654 proofs.

Specification: 10 g, 0.917 fine gold, 0.2948 ounce.

Catalog reference: KM-86.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
• Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, John Lavender, Yifu Che, Jason Villareal and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 98: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2017.

Link to:

• 1982 200 dollars, Commonwealth Games
• 1986 2 cents
• 1986-P 100 dollars, 1 oz "Welcome Stranger" gold nugget
• 1987 200 dollars, Arthur Phillip
• Coins and currency dated 1986