5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Horse Racing - 3rd Portrait, Australian National Identity (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 329 |
| Weight (g) | 35.79 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 95.19 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.59 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1996" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1996
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem at the center. The outer ring contains inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "1996" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
Horse Racing
5 DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays two jockeys racing on thoroughbred horses by grass track race. Riders wear uniforms. Above the image, the words “Horse Racing” curve around the top edge, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" below and the designer's monogram (VG) is below right, on the grass.
Horse Racing
5 DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays two jockeys racing on thoroughbred horses by grass track race. Riders wear uniforms. Above the image, the words “Horse Racing” curve around the top edge, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" below and the designer's monogram (VG) is below right, on the grass.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |