5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Distinctly Australian - 4th Portrait (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3116 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| 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 2015
IRB
5 DOLLARS
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, the coin's mintage year, "2015," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below. Also featuring Australia's National flower - the Golden Wattle adorned with a leaf of Eucalyptus tree with a flying kookaburra, famous bird, and a frilled-neck lizard.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2015
IRB
5 DOLLARS
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, the coin's mintage year, "2015," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below. Also featuring Australia's National flower - the Golden Wattle adorned with a leaf of Eucalyptus tree with a flying kookaburra, famous bird, and a frilled-neck lizard.
Reverse
Engraved by Jim Tsinganos
Lettering:
DISTINCTLY AUSTRALIAN
Description:
This fabulous coin design brings together familiar Australian icons that everyone will cherish, regardless of who they are or where they live. The coin captures the essence and spirit of Australia through its meticulously crafted and beautifully presented design, through color print technology, featuring some of Australia’s beloved icons including ‘Banjo’ Paterson, Sir Douglas Mawson, Ned Kelly, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Nancy Bird-Walton, a gold miner, the Australian flag, the instantly recognizable surf lifesaver and a didgeridoo, a boomerang all above The Ghan and Arnott’s Biscuits with a connection through the use of famous landmarks the Sydney Harbor, Bridge Sydney Opera House, a QANTAS plane and kangaroos.
DISTINCTLY AUSTRALIAN
Description:
This fabulous coin design brings together familiar Australian icons that everyone will cherish, regardless of who they are or where they live. The coin captures the essence and spirit of Australia through its meticulously crafted and beautifully presented design, through color print technology, featuring some of Australia’s beloved icons including ‘Banjo’ Paterson, Sir Douglas Mawson, Ned Kelly, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Nancy Bird-Walton, a gold miner, the Australian flag, the instantly recognizable surf lifesaver and a didgeridoo, a boomerang all above The Ghan and Arnott’s Biscuits with a connection through the use of famous landmarks the Sydney Harbor, Bridge Sydney Opera House, a QANTAS plane and kangaroos.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Frosted in Coincard | Unknown |