5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Saltwater Crocodile - 4th Portrait, Discover Australia (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 950 |
| 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
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
SALTWATER CROCODILE 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD
P 2006
Description:
The reverse presents a striking design: a massive saltwater crocodile, body covered in textured scales, crawls across its natural swamp habitat with jaws wide open, ready to strike, a delicate flowering water lilies pad in front of it, enhancing the wild and untamed atmosphere of the scene. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "SALTWATER CROCODILE 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and date appear.
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
SALTWATER CROCODILE 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD
P 2006
Description:
The reverse presents a striking design: a massive saltwater crocodile, body covered in textured scales, crawls across its natural swamp habitat with jaws wide open, ready to strike, a delicate flowering water lilies pad in front of it, enhancing the wild and untamed atmosphere of the scene. The inscription identifies the theme "DISCOVER AUSTRALIA" curves along the upper edge and its name accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content "SALTWATER CROCODILE 1/25 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and date appear.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 P | 5,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |