10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Evolution of Alphabet - 4th Portrait (2003)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 686 |
| Weight (g) | 311.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 75.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 827.46 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2003
IRB
10 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions "10 DOLLARS" - the face value, "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen, and "AUSTRALIA" - the issuing country.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2003
IRB
10 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions "10 DOLLARS" - the face value, "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen, and "AUSTRALIA" - the issuing country.
Reverse
Engraved by Ainslea Devine
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2003 · 10OZ. 999 SILVER
EVOLUTION OF THE ALPHABET
P
Description:
At the heart of the coin is the English alphabet from A to Z. The common Greek letters alpha and omega, the word alphabet in modern languages, Arabic "الأبجدية", Hebrew "אָלֶפְבֵּית", Bulgarian "БУКВА", Hindi "वर्णमाला", Chinese, and some ancient languages Hieroglyphic , Ethnic runic, Phoenician, Cuneiform, and Greek. The coin features an inscribed rim detailing its purity, weight, and year of production accompanied by the series name "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA - 2001 · 10OZ. 999 SILVER" . This remarkable feature adds aesthetic value beyond the metal content. The coin's name "EVOLUTION OF THE CALENDAR" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (AD) next to Hieroglyphic letters.
AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2003 · 10OZ. 999 SILVER
EVOLUTION OF THE ALPHABET
P
Description:
At the heart of the coin is the English alphabet from A to Z. The common Greek letters alpha and omega, the word alphabet in modern languages, Arabic "الأبجدية", Hebrew "אָלֶפְבֵּית", Bulgarian "БУКВА", Hindi "वर्णमाला", Chinese, and some ancient languages Hieroglyphic , Ethnic runic, Phoenician, Cuneiform, and Greek. The coin features an inscribed rim detailing its purity, weight, and year of production accompanied by the series name "AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA - 2001 · 10OZ. 999 SILVER" . This remarkable feature adds aesthetic value beyond the metal content. The coin's name "EVOLUTION OF THE CALENDAR" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (AD) next to Hieroglyphic letters.
Edge
Description:
Reeded "350 serrations "
Reeded "350 serrations "
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 P | 1,269 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |