5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - HMS Investigator - 4th Portrait, Voyages into History (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 656 |
| 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
Description:
The reverse features the sailing ship HMS Investigator "which 200 years ago began the first circumnavigation of the Australian Mainland by Mathew Flinders", depicted with full sails, rigging, masts, and flags, navigating through stylized ocean waves between two stylized lines. The inscription “HMS INVESTIGATOR” arches along the rim, with the denomination “5 DOLLARS” along the left line. The series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" curves along the right line. The designer's monogram (VG) left.
The reverse features the sailing ship HMS Investigator "which 200 years ago began the first circumnavigation of the Australian Mainland by Mathew Flinders", depicted with full sails, rigging, masts, and flags, navigating through stylized ocean waves between two stylized lines. The inscription “HMS INVESTIGATOR” arches along the rim, with the denomination “5 DOLLARS” along the left line. The series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" curves along the right line. The designer's monogram (VG) left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |