10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Palm Cockatoo - 3rd Portrait, Birds of Australia (1993)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 221 |
| 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) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1993
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, "1993."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1993
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, "1993."
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse feature the detailed depiction of a close-up portrait of a majestic Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), showcasing its striking plumage, large curved powerful beak (used to stabilize food items for eating), crested, expressive eyes, and distinctive cheek patch (color becomes a brighter shade when the bird gets excited). The denomination“10 DOLLARS” curves along the right edge.
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse feature the detailed depiction of a close-up portrait of a majestic Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), showcasing its striking plumage, large curved powerful beak (used to stabilize food items for eating), crested, expressive eyes, and distinctive cheek patch (color becomes a brighter shade when the bird gets excited). The denomination“10 DOLLARS” curves along the right edge.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22,172 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1993 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Coin Fair | Unknown |