5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 150th anniversary of Steam Railway - 4th Portrait (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 730 |
| Weight (g) | 31.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 84.05 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2004
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, the coin's mintage year, "2004," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2004
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, the coin's mintage year, "2004," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
1854-2004
150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design captures a detailed depiction of an early steam locomotive. Its cylindrical boiler, riveted metal plates, large driving wheels, chimney stack and side components are depicted with high precision. The railway tracks stretch toward the viewer, adding depth to the scene set against the map of Australia. the inscription identify theme "150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA" curves along the lower left edge and dates year of the first journey and year of issue "1854-2004" above image. The designer's monogram (VG) in tiny letters next to heavy link chains.
1854-2004
150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design captures a detailed depiction of an early steam locomotive. Its cylindrical boiler, riveted metal plates, large driving wheels, chimney stack and side components are depicted with high precision. The railway tracks stretch toward the viewer, adding depth to the scene set against the map of Australia. the inscription identify theme "150 YEARS OF STEAM RAILWAYS IN AUSTRALIA" curves along the lower left edge and dates year of the first journey and year of issue "1854-2004" above image. The designer's monogram (VG) in tiny letters next to heavy link chains.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |