5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Great White Shark Dreaming - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia Funa (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1553 |
| 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
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
2011 Great White Shark 1/25 oz 9999 GOLD
P
DB
Description:
The reverse presents a bold, stylized Aboriginal-inspired design of a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey and with jaws open.. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2011 GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) appears below left on the shark's fin.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2011 Great White Shark 1/25 oz 9999 GOLD
P
DB
Description:
The reverse presents a bold, stylized Aboriginal-inspired design of a Great White Shark in fine detail, swimming in the ocean attacking on its prey and with jaws open.. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "2011 GREAT WHITE SHARK 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (DB) appears below left on the shark's fin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 P | 25,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |