5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Great White Shark - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1718 |
| Weight (g) | 1.244 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| 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 2012
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, "2012," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2012
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, "2012," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 WHALE SHARK 1/25oz 9999 GOLD
P
TV
Description:
The reverse depicts a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey with jaws open and a stylized wave that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by date, weight, purity, and metal content "2012 GREAT WHITE SHARK 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 (TV) are also incorporated into the design, just above.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2012 WHALE SHARK 1/25oz 9999 GOLD
P
TV
Description:
The reverse depicts a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey with jaws open and a stylized wave that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by date, weight, purity, and metal content "2012 GREAT WHITE SHARK 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 (TV) are also incorporated into the design, just above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 2,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |