10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 400th Anniversary of the Duyfken Voyage of Discovery - 4th Portrait (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 823.66 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
IRB
10 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, "2006," and the face value “10 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
IRB
10 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, "2006," and the face value “10 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
DUYFKEN
GZ
1606 2006
Description:
The reverse presents the Duyfken vessel in full motion: masts rising high, a full arrangement of sails shaped like wind-filled wings, and detailed rigging stretching between spars and yards. The bow cuts through stylized waves, creating a dynamic sense of forward movement. To the right, a compass rose dividing dates, year of voyage "upper" and year of issue "down." The inscription identifies the theme "VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY DUYFKEN" curves along the upper edge. The Maarten Theodoor Brouwer's Mark (Mint Master, Royal Dutch Mint (2003-2015) with tulip above left.
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
DUYFKEN
GZ
1606 2006
Description:
The reverse presents the Duyfken vessel in full motion: masts rising high, a full arrangement of sails shaped like wind-filled wings, and detailed rigging stretching between spars and yards. The bow cuts through stylized waves, creating a dynamic sense of forward movement. To the right, a compass rose dividing dates, year of voyage "upper" and year of issue "down." The inscription identifies the theme "VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY DUYFKEN" curves along the upper edge. The Maarten Theodoor Brouwer's Mark (Mint Master, Royal Dutch Mint (2003-2015) with tulip above left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |