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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Betty Cuthbert - Frosted Proof
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 20.77 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20.77 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Betty Cuthbert within circle, value below circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIA'S GREATEST OLYMPICS 1956
BETTY CUTHBERT
10 DOLLARS
HH
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Plain.
Comment
One from a set of six silver coins released by the RAM to celebrate the Olympic sporting achievements of some of Australia's best athletes, The coins were released in pairs, this one was paired with Shirley Strickland and was entitled "Australia's Greatest Olympics".Mintage in each year was limited to a maximum of 30,000 sets. The 1994 and 1996 issues were not fully subscribed, with total of 21,484 and 15,300 pairs respectively, being sold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II, known as the "Betty Cuthbert" portrait, which was created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf. This portrait was specifically designed for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia, and it shows the Queen with a more relaxed and friendly expression, unlike the more formal portraits used on other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 15300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Betty Cuthbert - Frosted Proof) 1996 coin.
