5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Grace Cossington Smith, Curve of the Bridge - 4th Portrait, Australian Art of The 20th Century 2 (2007)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 861 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| 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 2007
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, "2007," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2007
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, "2007," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Grace Cossington Smith
Lettering:
CURVE OF THE BRIDGE
5 DOLLARS
GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH
1892 -1984
Description:
On the right field of the reverse features painting by Grace Cossington Smith "Curve of the Bridge, 1928-1929," depicting the Sydney Harbor Bridge during its construction, in this painting bands of color seem to radiate into the sky from the arc of the bridge, the effect is of softly shimmering color which rhythmically follows the forms of the bridge and the buildings, the painting pulsating with life and radiance. Cossington Smith celebrates the Sydney Harbor Bridge as a powerful symbol of technology and modernity. On the left side, her name accompanied by dates, year of birth and death are "GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH". The painting's name curves along the upper left edge and the denomination "5 DOLLARS" opposite it.
CURVE OF THE BRIDGE
5 DOLLARS
GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH
1892 -1984
Description:
On the right field of the reverse features painting by Grace Cossington Smith "Curve of the Bridge, 1928-1929," depicting the Sydney Harbor Bridge during its construction, in this painting bands of color seem to radiate into the sky from the arc of the bridge, the effect is of softly shimmering color which rhythmically follows the forms of the bridge and the buildings, the painting pulsating with life and radiance. Cossington Smith celebrates the Sydney Harbor Bridge as a powerful symbol of technology and modernity. On the left side, her name accompanied by dates, year of birth and death are "GRACE COSSINGTON SMITH". The painting's name curves along the upper left edge and the denomination "5 DOLLARS" opposite it.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |