10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - First Fleet) 1988 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - First Fleet) 1988 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - First Fleet) 1988 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - First Fleet

1988 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
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#46828
Rarity index
44%

Reverse

Three Ships of the first Fleet in the background.
Rowboat with 9 men aboard in front.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
DOLLARS
SD

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Milled

Comment

Released by the RAM in 1988 to commemorate the First Fleet Bicentenary is this $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush dark green case.