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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 2004 Summer Olympics - Australia
| Issuer | Government of Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, modelled by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the George IV State Diadem, a pearl drop earring, and a pearl necklace, with a draped bust. The legend ELIZABETH II arcs along the left field and GIBRALTAR 2004 along the right, both separated from the effigy by a continuous inner beaded border. The engraver's initials RDM appear in small relief at the lower left of the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a competitive swimmer in mid-stroke in the foreground, rendered against a detailed view of the Sydney Opera House and harbour skyline in the middle ground, commemorating Australia's role as host of the 2000 Summer Olympics and its Olympic heritage dating to 1956. The legend RETURN TO ATHENS arcs across the upper field, while the inscription 1956 AUSTRALIA 2000 appears horizontally across the lower centre. A full-colour applied enamel rendition of the Australian national flag is displayed prominently in the lower field, and the denomination FIVE POUNDS is inscribed along the bottom rim. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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