Obverse
Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II in the field of the coin. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
100 DOLLARS
1 OZ 9999 GOLD
IRB
Reverse
An abstract interpretation of Australia’s stark and beautiful landscape. A transparent half-circle locket containing approximately 1-carat of Australian white opals. A token of hope and purity in ancient times, opal is the modern birthstone of people born in October.
Lettering: TREASURES OF AUSTRALIA
JG
