Australia's New Queen Coins Spark Hilarious Reactions and Sell Out Fast!

Australia has released two new coins to honor the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Royal Australian Mint created a five dollar and a fifty cent silver coin, both featuring a portrait of the late Queen. These coins were sold through an online ballot, which closed on Wednesday. However, the design of the Queen's portrait has caused a lot of discussion. Many people online said the portrait does not look much like Queen Elizabeth II. Some people even made jokes about the way she looks on the coin, saying it is the most unpleasant portrait they have seen or that it looks like she ran into a wall. Others said that without her famous hairstyle and pearls, they would not know who the portrait was supposed to be.

Some people compared the portrait to Mrs Doubtfire, a character from a popular movie. Even though there were many negative comments, some people liked the design. One person said they were happy the Queen was being remembered in a special way. Another person said the coin was beautiful and hoped to get one. Despite the criticism, the coins were very popular and sold out quickly. The Royal Australian Mint explained that sometimes the details of a design do not look the same when they are made into metal coins.

The coins are not just about the Queen's face. They also have symbols that show different parts of her life. There are pictures of a horse and a corgi, which were animals the Queen loved. There are also flowers, like roses and lily of the valley, which were some of her favorites. The golden wattle, which is Australia's national flower, is also on the coin. The design includes the Queen's Royal Cypher, a special crown, and a symbol for her wartime service. On the back of the coins, there is a portrait of her son, King Charles. These coins are for collectors and will not be used as regular money in Australia.