10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - South Australia - 3rd Portrait, Australian States (1986)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 88 |
| 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 1986
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, "1986".
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1986
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, "1986".
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
1836·SOUTH AUSTRALIA·1986
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features the South Australian Coat of Arms (The Coat of Arms of South Australia proclaimed in 1984, features the State name, South Australia on an ornate scroll that overlays a collage of symbols of the agricultural and industrial base on which the state was founded. Sitting on the grassy mound is a shield with the State Badge, the Piping Shrike. Immediately above the shield sitting on a wreath are four sprigs of crimson Sturt's Desert Pea, the State's beautiful floral emblem that flowers throughout the interior of South Australia.) granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1984 replacing the original granted in 1936, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. State name "SOUTH AUSTRALIA" flanked dates 1836 and 1986.The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
1836·SOUTH AUSTRALIA·1986
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features the South Australian Coat of Arms (The Coat of Arms of South Australia proclaimed in 1984, features the State name, South Australia on an ornate scroll that overlays a collage of symbols of the agricultural and industrial base on which the state was founded. Sitting on the grassy mound is a shield with the State Badge, the Piping Shrike. Immediately above the shield sitting on a wreath are four sprigs of crimson Sturt's Desert Pea, the State's beautiful floral emblem that flowers throughout the interior of South Australia.) granted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1984 replacing the original granted in 1936, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. State name "SOUTH AUSTRALIA" flanked dates 1836 and 1986.The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 78,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1986 | 52,150 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |