5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - METEORITE International Year Astronomy "IYA" - 4th Portrait (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 50 |
| Diameter (mm) | 50 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 132.99 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The obverse shows the planetary path within our solar system as it circles the sun. If look closely you can see our tiny moon alongside Planet Earth. We have also included a unique small form effigy of the 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, "2009," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below, which is gaining popularity with collectors. But the real star of this release are the pieces of meteorite encapsulated in the center of each coin. The meteorite was part of the Campo del Cielo: translated to (field of heaven), a meteorite shower that fell to Earth around 4,000 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Composed mainly of iron, with trace elements of nickel, cobalt and phosphorous, the meteorite is not radioactive but does have an evenly displaced magnetic field, a general characteristic of most meteorite specimens.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
5 DOLLARS
Description:
The obverse shows the planetary path within our solar system as it circles the sun. If look closely you can see our tiny moon alongside Planet Earth. We have also included a unique small form effigy of the 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, "2009," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below, which is gaining popularity with collectors. But the real star of this release are the pieces of meteorite encapsulated in the center of each coin. The meteorite was part of the Campo del Cielo: translated to (field of heaven), a meteorite shower that fell to Earth around 4,000 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Composed mainly of iron, with trace elements of nickel, cobalt and phosphorous, the meteorite is not radioactive but does have an evenly displaced magnetic field, a general characteristic of most meteorite specimens.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
Description:
The reverse symbolically illustrates connection with the planet through the use of famous landmarks from around the world including iconic places Mt Fuji in Japan, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Sydney Opera House and Parliament House in Australia, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, a Maoi statue on Easter Island, Stonehenge in England, Egyptian Pyramids, the Taj Mahal in India, Golden Gate Bridge in USA, Saint Basil's Cathedral in Russia, a Mesoamerican pyramid in Mexico, a radio telescope at Parkes Observatory and Uluru in Australia. Interspersed with the landmarks are four faces looking towards the night sky reinforcing the International Year of Astronomy message of a global community sharing our universe. Around the outside of the coin is the legend INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
Description:
The reverse symbolically illustrates connection with the planet through the use of famous landmarks from around the world including iconic places Mt Fuji in Japan, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Sydney Opera House and Parliament House in Australia, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, a Maoi statue on Easter Island, Stonehenge in England, Egyptian Pyramids, the Taj Mahal in India, Golden Gate Bridge in USA, Saint Basil's Cathedral in Russia, a Mesoamerican pyramid in Mexico, a radio telescope at Parkes Observatory and Uluru in Australia. Interspersed with the landmarks are four faces looking towards the night sky reinforcing the International Year of Astronomy message of a global community sharing our universe. Around the outside of the coin is the legend INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |