5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - AVRO 504K - 4th Portrait, Flying Through Time - Aviation 2 (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1072 |
| 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 - AVRO 504K
WP
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse depicts a beautifully engraved Avro 504K aircraft: a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing. The precise linework captures the engineering charm of the pioneering era of aviation, with AVRO along its body in the foreground. A cockpit window with an engraved small image of Avro 504K on it in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "AVIATION HISTORY - AVRO 504K" 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 - AVRO 504K
WP
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse depicts a beautifully engraved Avro 504K aircraft: a biplane with open cockpit, wooden struts, and detailed wing bracing. The precise linework captures the engineering charm of the pioneering era of aviation, with AVRO along its body in the foreground. A cockpit window with an engraved small image of Avro 504K on it in the background. The inscription identifies the theme "AVIATION HISTORY - AVRO 504K" 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 |