10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kookaburra - Silver Proof) 1989 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kookaburra - Silver Proof) 1989 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Kookaburra - Silver Proof) 1989 photo

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Kookaburra - Silver Proof

1989 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
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#127406
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Two Kookaburras on a tree branch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN DOLLARS
HH

Designer: Horst Hahne

Edge

Milled

Comment

First coin in the Royal Australian Mint's "Birds of Australia" $10 Sterling Silver Series.

Interesting fact

The 1989 Australian Kookaburra Silver Proof Coin features a unique reverse design that showcases a kookaburra, a native Australian bird known for its distinctive call that sounds like laughter, perched on a tree branch surrounded by leaves and berries. This design was created by renowned Australian artist, Stuart Devlin, who is known for his iconic designs on many Australian coins. This coin is a rare and collectible piece, with only 20,000 minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  50000 - - - - - -

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