© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cockatoo perched on branch of a dead tree. Name of bird and denomination. Also looks to have the engraver's initials under branch to right of coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RED-TAILED BLACK COCKATOO
10 DOLLARS
VG
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of a series of four Sterling Silver (.925) Proof coins released by the RAM to highlight Australia's Endangered Species.In bush folklore, the cry of the South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus banksii graptogyne is reputed to herald rain - making them a welcome sight in rural Australia. Found in eucalypt woodlands or along watercourses, the south-eastern subspecies has been reduced to a fragmented population of fewer than 1000 birds, and is threatened by the clearing of the trees in which they nest. Illegal bird trappers are also thought to be reducing the numbers of the attractive bird.
Interesting fact
The Red-tailed Black Cockatoo coin features a unique design that showcases the bird's distinctive red tail feathers, which are depicted in a spiral pattern on the coin's reverse side. This design was created by the Royal Australian Mint's chief engraver, Vladimir Gottwald, and it has become a popular collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Red-tailed Black Cockatoo) 1997 coin.
