5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sidney Nolan, Burke and Wills expedition - 4th Portrait, Australian Art of The 20th Century 1 (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 787 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| 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 2006
IRB
5 DOLLARS
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, the coin's mintage year, "2006," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
IRB
5 DOLLARS
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, the coin's mintage year, "2006," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
SIDNEY NOLAN
5 DOLLARS
BURKE AND WILLS EXPEDITION
Description:
The reverse of this coin features the first of first painting in Nolan's Burke and Wills series surrounding a frame, depicts the explorers, Robert O''Hara Burke and William John Wills who, from 1860-1861, endeavored to cross Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, but who tragically died before reaching their final destination. Against a sparse desert landscape, Burke and Wills are portrayed on their camel and horse, boldly staring out at the viewer as they remain oblivious to their fate. Above the painting his name is "SIDNEY NOLAN." Below the painting in three lines the painting's name and at the left denomination "5 DOLLARS" vertically.
SIDNEY NOLAN
5 DOLLARS
BURKE AND WILLS EXPEDITION
Description:
The reverse of this coin features the first of first painting in Nolan's Burke and Wills series surrounding a frame, depicts the explorers, Robert O''Hara Burke and William John Wills who, from 1860-1861, endeavored to cross Australia from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria, but who tragically died before reaching their final destination. Against a sparse desert landscape, Burke and Wills are portrayed on their camel and horse, boldly staring out at the viewer as they remain oblivious to their fate. Above the painting his name is "SIDNEY NOLAN." Below the painting in three lines the painting's name and at the left denomination "5 DOLLARS" vertically.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |