5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 70th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service - 4th Portrait (1998)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 374 |
| Weight (g) | 10.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
| Shape: | Icositetragonal (24-sided) |
| Composition: | Bi-Metallic ( aluminium bronze center in stainless steel ring) |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1998
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, "1998" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1998
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, "1998" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
70 YEARS OF THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
1928-1998
5 DOLLARS
Description:
On aluminum-bronze center a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing, an early Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft, dividing the Royal Flying Doctor Service logo ( the traditional symbols of medicine (the caduceus), the wings (aviation) and The map of Australia indicated the national nature of the organization. The wings express the sense of caring and protective mantle of safety. The brand mark, has been placed underneath to more clearly identify the organization) above and dates, year of establishment and year of issue below, around on stainless steel, "70 YEARS OF THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE" above and denomination "5 DOLLARS" below.
70 YEARS OF THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
1928-1998
5 DOLLARS
Description:
On aluminum-bronze center a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing, an early Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft, dividing the Royal Flying Doctor Service logo ( the traditional symbols of medicine (the caduceus), the wings (aviation) and The map of Australia indicated the national nature of the organization. The wings express the sense of caring and protective mantle of safety. The brand mark, has been placed underneath to more clearly identify the organization) above and dates, year of establishment and year of issue below, around on stainless steel, "70 YEARS OF THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE" above and denomination "5 DOLLARS" below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 50,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |