5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Federation, Colorized - 4th Portrait (2001)

Features

Denomination 5 Dollars
Catalog Number KM# 591
Weight (g) 36.31
Diameter (mm) 38.74
Thickness (mm) 4
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 2000
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, "2000," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.

Reverse

Lettering:
Centenary of Federation
AUSTRALIA 1901-2001
IT'S WHAT WE MAKE IT
IT'S WHAT WE MAKE IT
IT'S WHAT WE MAKE IT


Description:
The Royal Australian Mint released Australia's first ever Hologram coin and what is believed to be the World's first double image Hologram coin. In the central oval-shape of the coin features Rotunda on one of its reflections and a map of Australia, with the states and territories outlined and featured in various colors on the other, surrounded by inscription identify the theme "Centenary of Federation," at the upper half fireworks celebrating the occasion and the lower inscriptions identify the theme "AUSTRALIA 1901-2001" and "IT'S WHAT WE MAKE IT."

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2001 10,000 Royal Australian Mint, Proof Unknown

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