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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Kangaroo - Gold Proof
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
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| Obverse description | The third effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem and pearl drop earrings. The legend around the periphery reads 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5 DOLLARS', with the designer's initials 'RDM' (Raphael David Maklouf, though this portrait is attributed to the transition series) appearing in the field. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a mirrored proof field. |
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| Reverse description | A kangaroo, depicted in full body profile standing upright and facing left, is centrally placed against a radiating sunburst pattern that fills the inner field. The inscription 'THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET' arcs along the upper periphery, while '1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD' runs along the right side. The date '1998' appears in the lower exergue. A beaded border frames the entire design, characteristic of the proof finish series. |
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| Reverse lettering | THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD 1998 |
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