5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Cassiopeia - 4th Portrait, Northern Sky (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3272 |
| Weight (g) | 31.135 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.62 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round (Domed) |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.81 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
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, "2016."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
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, "2016."
Reverse
Lettering:
NORTH SKY - CASSIOPEIA +60 2h 1h
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
This beautiful innovative dome-shaped coin acknowledges the significance of the constellation Cassiopeia as seen from the northern hemisphere at night from a wooded location. The coin’s coloration evokes the gold and blue hues of the northern lights. Lines of latitude and longitude that detect its location are offset to the left of center and extend to the bottom right. Wrapping around the design are the inscriptions identifies the theme "NORTHERN SKY · CASSIOPEIA" curves along the upper right edge and face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
NORTH SKY - CASSIOPEIA +60 2h 1h
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
This beautiful innovative dome-shaped coin acknowledges the significance of the constellation Cassiopeia as seen from the northern hemisphere at night from a wooded location. The coin’s coloration evokes the gold and blue hues of the northern lights. Lines of latitude and longitude that detect its location are offset to the left of center and extend to the bottom right. Wrapping around the design are the inscriptions identifies the theme "NORTHERN SKY · CASSIOPEIA" curves along the upper right edge and face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof, Colored | Unknown |