4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
5 DOLLARS
IRB
Reverse description
Features the Duyfken (`Little Dove`) ship which captain William Janzoon sailed when he discovered the Australian coast. In conjunction with the Royal Dutch Mint, the Royal Australian Mint has placed the Dutch mintmastersign (course setting sail) and a special sign in the form of a tulip on the coin to the left of the main sails. A compass rose to the right.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
DUYFKEN 1606 2006
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Mintage
2006 - Proof - 8 500 2006 - Proof - Two Coin Set - 4 000