Queen’s image on Australian commemorative coins likened to Shrek
Queen’s image on Australian commemorative coins likened to Shrek
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The Royal Australian Mint released two commemorative silver coins, a $5 and a 50c piece, to mark the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth. The coins, available through an online ballot, feature a front-facing portrait of the late Queen surrounded by symbols of her life. However, the portrait has drawn criticism online, with some collectors suggesting it resembles characters like Mrs. Doubtfire, Mrs. Brown, or even Shrek, rather than the Queen. The Royal Australian Mint defended the design, citing the difficulty of capturing the full beauty of a design in metal. Despite the criticism, the silver proof coins have sold out, with limited stock remaining. The coins are collector's items and will not be circulated. The reverse side of the coins features a profile portrait of King Charles.
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AI-ExtractedThe mint created 30,000 of the 50c coins and 5,000 of the $5 pieces.
The Royal Australian Mint defended the portrait, saying: “Our coin images don’t always capture the full beauty of a design once it’s etched in metal.”
Collectors on social media debated whether the late queen’s portrait is regal or more like a character from a film or TV series.
The $5 and 50c silver coins were created by Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the centenary of the queen’s birth.
Two Australian coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II have been criticised for failing to resemble the late monarch.
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