5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Western Taipan - 6th Portrait, Australia's Most Dangerous (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3943 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2019".
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2019".
Reverse
Engraved by Aaron Baggio
Lettering:
5
DOLLARS
WESTERN TAIPAN
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
AB
Description:
The reverse presents a striking design in a new and unique form. The long skeletal form of the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also commonly known as the western taipan, small-scaled snake, or fierce snake, with jaws wide open and hollow fangs on display, ready to strike on its prey, demonstrates the power and grace of Australia’s ‘western taipan’. The Australian map determines the location where they are found in semi‑arid regions near the border of Queensland and South Australia. Its common and scientific name between its open jaws, and face value above its skull. The designer's monogram "A over B" in tiny letters at the bottom.
5
DOLLARS
WESTERN TAIPAN
Oxyuranus microlepidotus
AB
Description:
The reverse presents a striking design in a new and unique form. The long skeletal form of the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), also commonly known as the western taipan, small-scaled snake, or fierce snake, with jaws wide open and hollow fangs on display, ready to strike on its prey, demonstrates the power and grace of Australia’s ‘western taipan’. The Australian map determines the location where they are found in semi‑arid regions near the border of Queensland and South Australia. Its common and scientific name between its open jaws, and face value above its skull. The designer's monogram "A over B" in tiny letters at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |