5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Riverboat - 3rd Portrait, Masterpieces of Transportation (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 545 |
| 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 1997
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, "1997" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1997
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, "1997" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin bears the image of Steam-driven boat loaded with bales of cotton with steam billowing above against the river gum trees in the background. Below the image, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" and the designer's initials (WP) at the left side.
5 DOLLARS
WP
Description:
The reverse of the coin bears the image of Steam-driven boat loaded with bales of cotton with steam billowing above against the river gum trees in the background. Below the image, the denomination and the face value "5 DOLLARS" and the designer's initials (WP) at the left side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |