10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sydney Opera House - 3rd Portrait, Australian Landmarks (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 353 |
| 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 1997
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, "1997."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1997
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, "1997."
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features a view of Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point seen from the north showcase the roof structures referred to as "shells," the Bennelong Restaurant, located at the southernmost sail and Sydney shoreline with a stylized wave-like patterns, around above its name "SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE" and the denomination "10 DOLLARS" is below the image. The designer's monogram (VG) appear discreetly below right.
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features a view of Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Point seen from the north showcase the roof structures referred to as "shells," the Bennelong Restaurant, located at the southernmost sail and Sydney shoreline with a stylized wave-like patterns, around above its name "SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE" and the denomination "10 DOLLARS" is below the image. The designer's monogram (VG) appear discreetly below right.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Reverse Frosted | Unknown |