5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - HMS Sirius - 4th Portrait, Voyages into History (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 655 |
| 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:
HMS SIRIUS
5 DOLLARS
VOYAGES INTO HISTORY
Description:
The reverse features HMS Sirius "which was part of the first fleet to arrive in Australia and was commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip," depicted with full sails, rigging, masts, and flags, navigating through stylized ocean waves along the inscription reads “HM BARK ENDEAVOUR.” The composition is framed by two opposing stylized half circle. The series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" curves along the lower edge and the denomination " DOLLARS” curves along the upper edge. The designer's monogram (VG) below left.
HMS SIRIUS
5 DOLLARS
VOYAGES INTO HISTORY
Description:
The reverse features HMS Sirius "which was part of the first fleet to arrive in Australia and was commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip," depicted with full sails, rigging, masts, and flags, navigating through stylized ocean waves along the inscription reads “HM BARK ENDEAVOUR.” The composition is framed by two opposing stylized half circle. The series name "VOYAGES INTO HISTORY" curves along the lower edge and the denomination " DOLLARS” curves along the upper 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 |