5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - XVII Commonwealth Games logo - 4th Portrait, XVII Commonwealth Games (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 652 |
| Weight (g) | 36.31 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.74 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| 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 2002
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, 2002" and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2002
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, 2002" and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Wojciech Pietranik
Lettering:
THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
WP
MANCHESTER 2002
Description:
The reverse depicts a powerful image of a group of victorious athletes standing above a laurel wreath with arms raised in triumph forming a stylized crown. The design draws inspiration from the official Manchester Games logo (an image of three figures standing on a podium with their arms uplifted in the jubilation of winning or in celebration, which represents the three core themes of the Games: sport, culture and friendship and the types of medalist in the games: gold, silver and bronze. The figures are captured in three colors which are red, blue and green). Surrounding this depiction is the wording: 'The XVII Commonwealth Games Manchester 2000." The designer's initials (WP) are above (2) of (2002).
THE XVII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
WP
MANCHESTER 2002
Description:
The reverse depicts a powerful image of a group of victorious athletes standing above a laurel wreath with arms raised in triumph forming a stylized crown. The design draws inspiration from the official Manchester Games logo (an image of three figures standing on a podium with their arms uplifted in the jubilation of winning or in celebration, which represents the three core themes of the Games: sport, culture and friendship and the types of medalist in the games: gold, silver and bronze. The figures are captured in three colors which are red, blue and green). Surrounding this depiction is the wording: 'The XVII Commonwealth Games Manchester 2000." The designer's initials (WP) are above (2) of (2002).
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |