5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Wallaroo - 3rd Portrait, Australian Nugget (1991 - 1992)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 165 |
| Weight (g) | 1.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 263.57 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “5 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “5 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Stuart Devlin
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD
COMMON WALLAROO
1991
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus), adult, sits, with its name "COMMON WALLAROO" below it surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “1991.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers.
THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD
COMMON WALLAROO
1991
Description:
The reverse features a representation of a Common wallaroo (Macropus robustus), adult, sits, with its name "COMMON WALLAROO" below it surrounded by a starburst background (stylized rays of sunlight not quite reaching the center). Above the image, the words “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD” curve around the top edge, while below the design, the year “1991.” The layout is clean and the engraving crisp, highlighting the artistic capabilities of the Perth Mint’s master engravers.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1991 | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 1991 | 2,000 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 1992 | 200,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |