Australia 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2006
4th Portrait - 400th Anniversary of Duyfken's Exploration of Australia - Silver Proof
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2006
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
37.13
Diameter (mm)
38.74
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Description
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2006. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.74 mm and weighs 37.13 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- Features the Duyfken ("Little Dove") ship which captain William Janzoon sailed when he discovered the Australian coast. In conjunction with the Royal Dutch Mint, the Royal Australian Mint has placed the Dutch mintmastersign (course setting sail) and a special sign in the form of a tulip on the coin to the left of the main sails. A compass rose to the right.
- Edge
- Reeded
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