5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Melbourne Town Hall - 4th Portrait, Capital Town Halls (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| 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 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, the coin's mintage year, "2012."
Reverse
Engraved by Anna Meszaros
Lettering:
MELBOURNE TOWN HALL
FIVE DOLLARS
AM
Description:
The coin’s reverse depicts one of Melbourne's most magnificent free Classical style of Victorian era buildings, the Fitzroy Town Hall with the clock tower that added during the 1887. The inscription identifies the theme "MELBOURNE TOWN HALL" curves along the upper edge and the face value "FIVE DOLLARS" is inscribed on left. The designer's monogram (AM) is also incorporated into the design below right.
MELBOURNE TOWN HALL
FIVE DOLLARS
AM
Description:
The coin’s reverse depicts one of Melbourne's most magnificent free Classical style of Victorian era buildings, the Fitzroy Town Hall with the clock tower that added during the 1887. The inscription identifies the theme "MELBOURNE TOWN HALL" curves along the upper edge and the face value "FIVE DOLLARS" is inscribed on left. The designer's monogram (AM) is also incorporated into the design below right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard (Antique) | Unknown |