© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - New South Wales
1987 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#36155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of New South Wales featuring a Lion & Kangaroo, supporting a shield which features the State Badge centrally with two Fleece and two Wheat Sheafe, the Rising Sun above the Shield. Motto in scroll below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES
COAT OF ARMS NEW SOUTH WALES
10 DOLLARS
Translation: ORTA RECENS QUAM PURA NITES = NEWLY RISEN HOW BRIGHTLY YOU SHINE
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released by the RAM in 1987 to commemorate the State of New South Wales is this $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush blue case.