10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Snowy Mountains Scheme "Tunnel" - 3rd Portrait, Australian Landmarks (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 414 |
| Weight (g) | 20.77 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 55.24 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1999
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, "1999."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1999
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, "1999."
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SCHEME
10 DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The reverse displays the essence of a tunnel in a sepia tone, emphasizes the vintage and timeless nature of the infrastructure. The depiction highlights the depth and perspective of the tunnel, with the tracks leading into the darkness surrounded by workers were united by a common goal. On the outer circle the series name reads "THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SCHEME" on the top and the denomination "10 DOLLARS" curves along the upper edge.
THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SCHEME
10 DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The reverse displays the essence of a tunnel in a sepia tone, emphasizes the vintage and timeless nature of the infrastructure. The depiction highlights the depth and perspective of the tunnel, with the tracks leading into the darkness surrounded by workers were united by a common goal. On the outer circle the series name reads "THE SNOWY MOUNTAINS SCHEME" on the top and the denomination "10 DOLLARS" curves along the upper edge.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Frosted | Unknown |