5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sydney to Athens, Olympics - 4th Portrait (2004)

Features

Denomination 5 Dollars
Catalog Number KM# 812
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 2004
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, "2004," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.

Reverse

Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
OLYMPIC GAMES
2000-2004
WP


Description:
The reverse of this coin features silhouette of an ancient Greek athlete and an aboriginal spear thrower. Their physique, prowess and stance above the Australian Olympic Team logo (Australian flag raised above the five Olympic rings) express a noble link between these two cultures. The inscription identify theme accompanied by dates in three lines below image "OLYMPIC GAMES 2000-2004" and the designer's initials (VG) in tiny letters below right.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2004 25,000 Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard Unknown
2004 2,500 Royal Australian Mint, Proof 3 Coin Set Unknown

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