Australia 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2000
4th Portrait - 70th Anniversary of Phar Lap's 1930 Melbourne Cup Win
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2000
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28
Diameter (mm)
38.74
Thickness (mm)
3.5
Description
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2000. Struck in Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel). Measures 38.74 mm and weighs 28 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- Depiction of Phar Lap with Jockey in racing pose placed within a representation of part of a horse racecourse.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.8K | Proof in Case |
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