5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Gold Coast Commonwealth Games - 4th Portrait, XXI Commonwealth Games (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3541 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions "5 DOLLARS" - the face value, "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen, and "AUSTRALIA" - the issuing country, the coin rims and serrated edge are painstakingly gilded in 24 carat gold.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions "5 DOLLARS" - the face value, "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen, and "AUSTRALIA" - the issuing country, the coin rims and serrated edge are painstakingly gilded in 24 carat gold.
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
Gold Coast
2018
XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES
HUMANITY EQUALITY DESTINY
Description:
The spirit of the Commonwealth Games Federation values harmony, equality and destiny feature proudly on this stunning coin. With the Gold Coasts sun radiating a range of athletic skills, the spectacular rays of the sun take the form of 70 figures representing the 70 nations and territories competing in the Games. Selectively Gold Plated center features a dynamic three figures in motion, left a racer with body leaning forward, middle a twist diving, and left a female gymnast performing with a ribbon forming a map of Australia, above an inscription "Gold Coast 2018" just below the inscription "XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES" with motto of games "HUMANITY EQUALITY DESTINY" and the coin rims and serrated edge are painstakingly gilded in 24 carat gold.
Gold Coast
2018
XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES
HUMANITY EQUALITY DESTINY
Description:
The spirit of the Commonwealth Games Federation values harmony, equality and destiny feature proudly on this stunning coin. With the Gold Coasts sun radiating a range of athletic skills, the spectacular rays of the sun take the form of 70 figures representing the 70 nations and territories competing in the Games. Selectively Gold Plated center features a dynamic three figures in motion, left a racer with body leaning forward, middle a twist diving, and left a female gymnast performing with a ribbon forming a map of Australia, above an inscription "Gold Coast 2018" just below the inscription "XXI COMMONWEALTH GAMES" with motto of games "HUMANITY EQUALITY DESTINY" and the coin rims and serrated edge are painstakingly gilded in 24 carat gold.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof, Gilded | Unknown |