5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Kangaroo Drinking - 4th Portrait, Australian Nugget (2002 - 2003)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 1.556 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 256.32 |
| 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, the coin's mintage year," 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, the coin's mintage year," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Jason Massarotto
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 oz. 9999 GOLD
2003
JM
Description:
The reverse depicts a Kangaroo drinking from a stream in the outback. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2003.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The designer's initials (JM) are in tiny letters above right.
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 oz. 9999 GOLD
2003
JM
Description:
The reverse depicts a Kangaroo drinking from a stream in the outback. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2003.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The designer's initials (JM) are in tiny letters above right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 515 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2003 | 20,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |