Year of production: 2000
Design: Vladimir Gottwald is a member of the Royal Australian Mint's Design and Engraving Section.
His portrait, following the British Royal Mint's invitation in 1996, was among the three designs submitted to Her Majesty for approval. Vladimir's design was approved for a once only use to commemorate the Royal Visit in 2000.
This portrait depicts Her Majesty wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary in 1947, and the King Faisal of Saudi Arabia Necklace. With this minting, Vladimir Gottwald became the first Australian designer
since Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal KCVO RA, who sculpted the 1910-1936 effigy of
King George V, to have his work on the obverse of an Australian coin.
Design: Vladimir Gottwald is a member of the Royal Australian Mint's Design and Engraving Section.
His portrait, following the British Royal Mint's invitation in 1996, was among the three designs submitted to Her Majesty for approval. Vladimir's design was approved for a once only use to commemorate the Royal Visit in 2000.
This portrait depicts Her Majesty wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary in 1947, and the King Faisal of Saudi Arabia Necklace. With this minting, Vladimir Gottwald became the first Australian designer
since Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal KCVO RA, who sculpted the 1910-1936 effigy of
King George V, to have his work on the obverse of an Australian coin.