10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait - XII Commonwealth Games) 1982 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait - XII Commonwealth Games) 1982 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait - XII Commonwealth Games) 1982 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait - XII Commonwealth Games

1982 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43855
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Outline of country superimposed with Games Logo,
Surounded by 12 Games Sports, Lawn Bowls, Shooting, Table Tennis, Badminton, Athletics, Archery, Australian Rules Football, Wrestling, Swimming, Boxing, Cycling & Weightlifting. All surrounded by the legend in outer ring.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII COMMONWEALTH GAMES BRISBANE
: 10 DOLLARS :

Designers: Stuart Devlin, Hugh Edwards

Edge

Milled

Comment

Released by the RAM in 1982 to commemorate the Brisbane XII Commonwealth Games is this first ever $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush dark red case.