5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Ursa Major - 4th Portrait, Northern Sky (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3274 |
| Weight (g) | 31.135 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.62 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round (Domed) |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.81 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
IRB
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, "2016."
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
IRB
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, "2016."
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
NORTHERN SKY - URSA MAJOR
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
This beautiful innovative dome-shaped coin acknowledges the significance of the constellation Ursa Major (Big Dipper) as seen from the northern hemisphere at night from a mountain location. A gorgeous combination of color, with blue, orange and red, makes the constellation almost real. The stars are engraved in Silver, in this way appears the contrast. Lines of latitude and longitude that detect its location are offset to the left of center and extend to the bottom right. Wrapping around the design are the inscriptions identifies the theme "NORTHERN SKY · URSA MAJOR" curves along the upper right edge and face value "FIVE DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
NORTHERN SKY - URSA MAJOR
FIVE DOLLARS
Description:
This beautiful innovative dome-shaped coin acknowledges the significance of the constellation Ursa Major (Big Dipper) as seen from the northern hemisphere at night from a mountain location. A gorgeous combination of color, with blue, orange and red, makes the constellation almost real. The stars are engraved in Silver, in this way appears the contrast. Lines of latitude and longitude that detect its location are offset to the left of center and extend to the bottom right. Wrapping around the design are the inscriptions identifies the theme "NORTHERN SKY · URSA MAJOR" curves along the upper right edge and face value "FIVE DOLLARS" is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof, Colored | Unknown |