5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Kangaroo Pair - 4th Portrait, Australian Nugget (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 893 |
| 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 2000
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, "2000," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
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, "2000," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Matthew Gee
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD
2001
P
MG
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a pair of kangaroos standing back to back against a map of Australia in the background. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2000.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint appears and the designer's initials (MG) are in tiny letters in the lowest left part of the map.
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD
2001
P
MG
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a pair of kangaroos standing back to back against a map of Australia in the background. Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “2000.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers. The P mint mark of the Perth Mint appears and the designer's initials (MG) are in tiny letters in the lowest left part of the map.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 P | 25,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2001 P | 2,500 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |