5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Tom Roberts - 3rd Portrait, Australian National Identity (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 331 |
| 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 Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
Tom Roberts
5
DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The reverse presents a finely detailed portrait of Roberts wearing a hat and holding a painter’s brush, with an easel and one of his most famous works depicted in the background, capturing the atmosphere of his creative world. 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) at the bottom.
Tom Roberts
5
DOLLARS
VG
Description:
The reverse presents a finely detailed portrait of Roberts wearing a hat and holding a painter’s brush, with an easel and one of his most famous works depicted in the background, capturing the atmosphere of his creative world. 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) at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |