5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Camel Pack Train - 3rd Portrait, Masterpieces of Transportation (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 544 |
| Weight (g) | 35.79 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 95.19 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| 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 at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1997" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1997
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1997" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin bears the image of Camel pack train walking in a linear fashion with a man riding the leading camel followed by others laden with goods across the Australian outback. Behind it on the right, a windmill and a small kangaroo. Above the image, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" and the designer's initials (WP) below left.
5 DOLLARS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin bears the image of Camel pack train walking in a linear fashion with a man riding the leading camel followed by others laden with goods across the Australian outback. Behind it on the right, a windmill and a small kangaroo. Above the image, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" and the designer's initials (WP) below left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |