© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
10 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 1966 Decimal Pattern
2009 year| Silver (.999) | 6.07 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 AUD = USD 0.07 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 6.07 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The design denoted the strong facial character of a kookaburra, Australia's best loved bush bird with a snake caught in its beak.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
AM
Designer: Andor Mészáros
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1966 Australian Decimal Pattern Proof Set honours the five reverse designs proposed by Andor Mészáros for Australia's new decimal coins in 1966. The set comprises five decimal-sized coins struck by the Perth Mint. Their reverses are produced using the artist's original coin plasters, released to the Perth Mint for this purpose by the Mészáros family. These coins are legal tender.
