5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 70th Anniversary of Winning Melbourne Cup - 4th Portrait (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 510 |
| Weight (g) | 28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
PHAR LAP 1930
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse of the coin presents Phar Lap racing to right with jockey within a horse-shoe shaped band; incuse on band above, PHAR LAP 1930; below, FIVE DOLLARS.
PHAR LAP 1930
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse of the coin presents Phar Lap racing to right with jockey within a horse-shoe shaped band; incuse on band above, PHAR LAP 1930; below, FIVE DOLLARS.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |