What is JC effigy?
Jody Clark’s original effigy was chosen through a competition commissioned by the United Kingdom’s Royal Mint Advisory Committee and has been in use in the United Kingdom since 2015. The effigy to feature on Australian coins is an adaptation of Jody Clark’s original drawings.
Why is the Queens Head on Australian coins?
The inclusion of an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse of Australia’s coinage is mandated by Regulation 4(c) of the Currency Regulations made under the Currency Act 1965. Since her coronation in 1953, six effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II have appeared on the obverse of Australian coins.
Which side of coin is obverse?
front
Obverse (heads) is the front of the coin and the reverse (tails) is the back. Edge is the outer surface, which can have lettering, reeding, or be plain.
What does JC mean on a coin?
2019 50c Jody Clarke Effigy Coat Of Arms 2019 marks the beginning of a new Effigy Era for Australian Coinage. Jodiy Clarkes Queen Elizabeth II 6th Portrait becomes a permanent fixture on the obverse of Australian coinage from 2019 Onwards. To mark this special changeover.
What does IRB stand for on coins?
Coin secrets Ever spotted “IRB” on your pound coin? They’re the initials of Ian Rank-Broadley, who designed the 1998 portrait of Her Majesty. On the new coin you can see “JC” which are the initials of the designer Jody Clark.
What are the rare Australian coins?
Australia’s rarest coin, the 1930 penny proof, sold for $225,000 in 1998….Check your loose change drawer for these minting faults that could earn you a nice chunk of change.
- 2007 double obverse five cent coin.
- 2000 mule variation double ringed $1 coin.
- 2001 federation upset error.
- 2000 incuse flag Millennium 50 cent coin.
What is head and tails on a coin?
Obverse. The front side (“heads”) of a coin. Reverse. The back side (“tails”) of a coin.
Which is head in coin?
The obverse of a coin is commonly called heads, because it often depicts the head of a prominent person, and the reverse tails.
What is head and tail in coin?
What does C mint mark mean Australia?
Initially the mintmark was a letter C, S or M and later B, E, A, and TV mint marks appeared. Initially the mintmarks represented a capital city of Australian but the later E and TV mintmarks were simple marketing exercises.