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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Sirius - Masterpieces in Silver
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend around the upper periphery reads ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA, with the date 2002 and the engraver's initials IRB positioned in the lower field. The portrait is rendered in high relief consistent with the Proof finish of the series. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the British First Fleet vessel HMS Sirius under full sail on the open sea, rendered in fine detail befitting the Masterpieces in Silver series. The ship is shown in profile with rigging and hull faithfully represented, evoking the historical voyage to Australia in 1788. The denomination 5 DOLLARS appears in the field, accompanied by the vessel's name HMS SIRIUS and the series inscription VOYAGES INTO HISTORY arranged around the design. |
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