5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Sydney to Athens, Olympics - 4th Portrait (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 727 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| 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 2004
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, "2004," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2004
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, "2004," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Petranik
Lettering:
SYDNEY TO ATHENS
2000-2004
Description:
The reverse design depicts the ancient Parthenon in the foreground signifying the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. They Sydney Opera House in the background symbolizes the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The linking of the ancient and the modern buildings recognizes the 2700 year history of the Olympic Games and the modern history between the two nations. The bridge between the cities is created in the holographic Australian Olympic Team logo ( (Australian flag raised Olympic rings)). This is the first time that the Australian Olympic logo is featured in this state of the art technique.
SYDNEY TO ATHENS
2000-2004
Description:
The reverse design depicts the ancient Parthenon in the foreground signifying the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. They Sydney Opera House in the background symbolizes the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. The linking of the ancient and the modern buildings recognizes the 2700 year history of the Olympic Games and the modern history between the two nations. The bridge between the cities is created in the holographic Australian Olympic Team logo ( (Australian flag raised Olympic rings)). This is the first time that the Australian Olympic logo is featured in this state of the art technique.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |