10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - New South Wales - 3rd Portrait, Australian States (1987)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 93 |
| Weight (g) | 20 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.55 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 53.2 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1987
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, "1987".
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1987
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, "1987".
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES
COAT OF ARMS NEW SOUTH WALES
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features the New South Wales Coat of Arms (The NSW Coat of Arms depicst a lion and Kangaroo supporting the shield featuring the State badge, which is blazoned with the red cross of St George and four gold eight pointed stars representing the Southern Cross together with the gold lion of England. In the corners are depictions of golden fleece and sheaves of wheat symbolizing agriculture Above the shield, a rising sun crest represents the newly rising country and rests on a wreath. The Latin motto (Orta recens quam pura nites) ("Newly risen how brightly you shine") is depicted in a banner below, supporting the kangaroo and lion..), representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. The inscription "COAT OF ARMS NEW SOUTH WALES" below the image. The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES
COAT OF ARMS NEW SOUTH WALES
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features the New South Wales Coat of Arms (The NSW Coat of Arms depicst a lion and Kangaroo supporting the shield featuring the State badge, which is blazoned with the red cross of St George and four gold eight pointed stars representing the Southern Cross together with the gold lion of England. In the corners are depictions of golden fleece and sheaves of wheat symbolizing agriculture Above the shield, a rising sun crest represents the newly rising country and rests on a wreath. The Latin motto (Orta recens quam pura nites) ("Newly risen how brightly you shine") is depicted in a banner below, supporting the kangaroo and lion..), representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. The inscription "COAT OF ARMS NEW SOUTH WALES" below the image. The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 55,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1987 | 50,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |