1981 Australia $200 Royal Wedding Gold Coin BU AGW .2948 oz
Celebrate a memorable event in modern royal history with the 1981 Australia $200 Royal Wedding Gold Coin BU AGW .2948 oz. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint, this Brilliant Uncirculated gold coin commemorates the 1981 wedding of Charles, then Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. Struck from 10 grams of .916 fine, 22-karat gold, the coin contains 0.2948 troy oz of actual gold weight and carries a substantial $200 Australian legal-tender denomination. With a reported mintage of just 77,890 coins, it combines precious metal content with Australian and royal commemorative collectability.
Charles and Diana were married on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, an event watched by audiences around the world. Australia marked the occasion through this special $200 gold release, creating a permanent numismatic record of one of the most widely recognized royal events of the era.
The coin also belongs to Australia's early $200 gold coin program, which began in 1980. Rather than serving as an ordinary circulating denomination, these high-value gold coins provided the Royal Australian Mint with a format for combining precious metal coinage with subjects of national and international significance.
Coin Specifications:
- Contains 0.2948 troy oz of .916 fine gold
- Brilliant Uncirculated condition
- Face Value of $200 AUD
- Produced by Royal Australian Mint
- Obverse: displays a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II along with the year of mintage.
- Reverse: features the busts of the newlyweds side by side along with the denomination.
The 1981 Australia $200 Royal Wedding Gold Coin offers an appealing combination of 0.2948 oz of gold, limited mintage, and an important commemorative theme. Its connection to Australia's early $200 gold program and one of the most recognizable royal events of the 20th century makes it an interesting addition to collections of Australian gold, world coins, and historic commemorative issues. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service representatives.




