5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 400th Anniversary of Duyfken`s Exploration of Australia - Silver Proof

€188,881.00
IssuerAustralia
Year2006
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1966-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight37.13 g
Dimensions38.74 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#813a
Obverse description4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2006 5 DOLLARS IRB
Reverse descriptionFeatures 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOYAGE OF DISCOVERY DUYFKEN 1606 2006
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2006  - Proof - 8 500
2006  - Proof - Two Coin Set - 4 000
Catalog ID9267002650
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