10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Tasmania - 3rd Portrait, Australian States (1991)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 153 |
| 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 1991
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, "1991."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1991
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, "1991."
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
TASMANIA
UBERTAS ET FIDELITAS
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features Tasmania's Coat of Arms (Tasmania's Coat of Arms features two Tasmanian Tigers supporting the shield. The sheild features symbols of Tasmania's industry: hops, a sheaf of wheat, a ram, apples and a thunderbold which refers to Tasmania's hydro-electric power system. The 'passant' lion, a traditional symbol of heraldry which is also featured in the State badge appears in the crest. The lion hold a pick and shovel to represent mining. Tasmania's Latin motto 'Ubertas et Fidelitas' or 'Fruitfulness and Faithfulness' appears at the base of the Coat of Arms.) granted by King George V in 1917, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. State name "QUEENSLAND" around above. The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
TASMANIA
UBERTAS ET FIDELITAS
10 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse design features Tasmania's Coat of Arms (Tasmania's Coat of Arms features two Tasmanian Tigers supporting the shield. The sheild features symbols of Tasmania's industry: hops, a sheaf of wheat, a ram, apples and a thunderbold which refers to Tasmania's hydro-electric power system. The 'passant' lion, a traditional symbol of heraldry which is also featured in the State badge appears in the crest. The lion hold a pick and shovel to represent mining. Tasmania's Latin motto 'Ubertas et Fidelitas' or 'Fruitfulness and Faithfulness' appears at the base of the Coat of Arms.) granted by King George V in 1917, representing one of 9 states and territories that make up Australia. State name "QUEENSLAND" around above. The face value "10 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 26,150 | Royal Australian Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1991 | 27,664 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1991 | 1,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Tasmanian Coin Fair Issue | Unknown |