10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Scouts Australia - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1051 |
| Weight (g) | 3.11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 17.53 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 512.32 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
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, "2008" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
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, "2008" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Caitlin Goodall
Lettering:
SCOUTS AUSTRALIA
1908 2008
10 DOLLARS
CG
CENTENARY
Description:
The reverse design depicts the contribution Scouting Australia has made to families, communities and the nation. It captures an oval frame in an abstract portrait of World Chief Scout Sir Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell. A lasting impression of his tremendous committment to boyhood development and world peace. At the left the Australian spirit flame (This symbol resembles the international Scouting symbol, the fleur-de-lis incorporating the southern cross) accompanied by the dates"1908 2008" Scouts Australia, the denomination "10 DOLLARS" at the opposite surrounded by the inscriptions "SCOUTS AUSTRALIA" around above and "CENTENARY" around below. The designer's initials (CG) above (R) of "CENTENARY"
SCOUTS AUSTRALIA
1908 2008
10 DOLLARS
CG
CENTENARY
Description:
The reverse design depicts the contribution Scouting Australia has made to families, communities and the nation. It captures an oval frame in an abstract portrait of World Chief Scout Sir Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell. A lasting impression of his tremendous committment to boyhood development and world peace. At the left the Australian spirit flame (This symbol resembles the international Scouting symbol, the fleur-de-lis incorporating the southern cross) accompanied by the dates"1908 2008" Scouts Australia, the denomination "10 DOLLARS" at the opposite surrounded by the inscriptions "SCOUTS AUSTRALIA" around above and "CENTENARY" around below. The designer's initials (CG) above (R) of "CENTENARY"
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |