5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Airbus A380 - 4th Portrait, Flying Through Time - Aviation 2 (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1073 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 96.58 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
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, "2008."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
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, "2008."
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
AVIATION HISTORY - AIRBUS A380
WP
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse features a dramatic depiction of the Airbus A380 viewed from below, emphasizing its massive fuselage, wide wingspan, and multiple jet engines. The aircraft is shown in flight in the foreground. A window with an engraved small image of Airbus A380 on it in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "AVIATION HISTORY - AIRBUS A380" curves along the upper edge and the face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The designer's monogram (WP) is also incorporated into the design below right.
AVIATION HISTORY - AIRBUS A380
WP
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse features a dramatic depiction of the Airbus A380 viewed from below, emphasizing its massive fuselage, wide wingspan, and multiple jet engines. The aircraft is shown in flight in the foreground. A window with an engraved small image of Airbus A380 on it in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "AVIATION HISTORY - AIRBUS A380" curves along the upper edge and the face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The designer's monogram (WP) is also incorporated into the design below right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2008 | 7,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |