5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - HM Bark Endeavour - 4th Portrait, Voyages into History (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 654 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| 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 2002
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2002" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2002
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, and the coin's mintage year, "2002" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
HM BARK ENDEAVOUR
VOYAGES INTO HISTORY
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse features HM Bark Endeavour "which sailed during 1769-1771 under the command of Captain James Cook" which an impressive depiction of a large sailing warship viewed head-on, its tall masts, rigging, and billowing sails rendered in sharp relief. The ship cuts through stylized waves, conveying power and motion between two stylized lines of the ship way. The inscription reads “HM BARK ENDEAVOUR” along stylized left line and the series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" along the right one. the denomination “5 DOLLARS” curves along the lower edge. The designer's monogram (VG) below left.
HM BARK ENDEAVOUR
VOYAGES INTO HISTORY
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse features HM Bark Endeavour "which sailed during 1769-1771 under the command of Captain James Cook" which an impressive depiction of a large sailing warship viewed head-on, its tall masts, rigging, and billowing sails rendered in sharp relief. The ship cuts through stylized waves, conveying power and motion between two stylized lines of the ship way. The inscription reads “HM BARK ENDEAVOUR” along stylized left line and the series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" along the right one. the denomination “5 DOLLARS” curves along the lower edge. The designer's monogram (VG) below left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |