5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Centenary of Rugby League - 4th Portrait (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1053 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| 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 Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE
1908 - 2008
VG
5 DOLLARS
Description:
On the reverse, a mid action image of a professional male rugby player running whilst holding a rugby ball and running pushing away a rival player who is about to tackle. The athlete has mouth open and teeth bared in determination. The inscription identifies the theme "CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE" curves along the left edge within a half rugby ball, the dates year of establishment and issue "1908 - 2008" between two rugby balls in both sides and the face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The designer's monogram (VG) is also incorporated into the design below.
CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE
1908 - 2008
VG
5 DOLLARS
Description:
On the reverse, a mid action image of a professional male rugby player running whilst holding a rugby ball and running pushing away a rival player who is about to tackle. The athlete has mouth open and teeth bared in determination. The inscription identifies the theme "CENTENARY OF RUGBY LEAGUE" curves along the left edge within a half rugby ball, the dates year of establishment and issue "1908 - 2008" between two rugby balls in both sides and the face value "5 DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim. The designer's monogram (VG) is also incorporated into the design below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |