10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Emperor Penguin - 3rd Portrait, Birds of Australia (1992)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 199 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.55 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 49.26 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1992
RDM
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 coin's mintage year, "1992."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1992
RDM
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 coin's mintage year, "1992."
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse shows highlighting the detailed depiction of a pair of the Emperor Penguin standing protectively over its chick, slender bodies rendered with smooth, flowing lines. The minimalist yet refined design emphasizes their upright posture, down necks, and characteristic beak shapes. Subtle detailing suggests the texture of their feathers and the natural surface beneath their feet, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment with icicle formations in both sides -symbolizing the fragile yet majestic ecosystem of the Southern Ocean
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse shows highlighting the detailed depiction of a pair of the Emperor Penguin standing protectively over its chick, slender bodies rendered with smooth, flowing lines. The minimalist yet refined design emphasizes their upright posture, down necks, and characteristic beak shapes. Subtle detailing suggests the texture of their feathers and the natural surface beneath their feet, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment with icicle formations in both sides -symbolizing the fragile yet majestic ecosystem of the Southern Ocean
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 25,319 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1992 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Coin Fair | Unknown |