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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 1997-1998 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Third portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, as modelled by Raphael Maklouf, depicting the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara and a pearl necklace. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs along the upper left periphery and 'AUSTRALIA' along the upper right, with the denomination '5 DOLLARS' inscribed along the lower rim. The design is framed by an inner beaded border, set against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5 DOLLARS RDM |
| Reverse description | A koala bear is depicted in close-up profile, clinging to a eucalyptus branch in a naturalistic pose, rendered in fine relief against a mirror-polished field. The legend 'THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA' arcs along the upper periphery, while '1/20 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM' curves along the lower right. The mint date '1997' appears at the base of the design, and the Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark is situated just above it in the lower field. The composition is framed by an inner beaded border. |
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