5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Brolga - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1220 |
| Weight (g) | 1.244 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 204.93 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Darryl Bellotti
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
P DB
2009 BROLGA 1/25oz 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized Aboriginal-inspired design of brolga—the famous “dancing crane”—its long beak and S-shaped neck framed by fine textural feather lines. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2009 BROLGA 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design on brolga's foot.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
P DB
2009 BROLGA 1/25oz 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a stylized Aboriginal-inspired design of brolga—the famous “dancing crane”—its long beak and S-shaped neck framed by fine textural feather lines. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2009 BROLGA 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) are also incorporated into the design on brolga's foot.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 1,535 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |