5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 70th Anniversary of Phar Lap's 1930 Melbourne Cup Win

Issuer Australia
Year 2000
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight 28 g
Diameter 38.74 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#510
Obverse description 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 2000 IRB
Reverse description Depiction of Phar Lap with Jockey in racing pose placed within a representation of part of a horse racecourse.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PHAR LAP 1930 FIVE DOLLARS
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2000 - Proof in Case - 18 804
Numisquare ID 6071799630
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