10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Southern Right Whale - Piedfort
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 40 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 (.925) |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Thickness | 5.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A Southern Right Whale and her calf
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE
10 DOLLARS
VG
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is a piedfort version of KM#314.1 and is part of a series of four Sterling Silver (.925) Proof coins released by the RAM to highlight Australia's Endangered Species.
A protected species, the Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) can be seen in waters along the southern coastline of Australia from Perth to Sydney. Recently reclassified as "Vulnerable", it exists in very limited numbers and is still under threat of extinction.
Growing up to 18 metres in length and weighing up to 80 tonnes, it is a slow swimmer, making it easy prey for whalers. Usually black in colour, some have white spots on their head and back. Large callosities along the jaw identify individual animals.
Interesting fact
The 1996 Australian $10 Silver Piedfort Coin featuring the 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the Southern Right Whale is a unique and interesting coin. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted with a unique technique called "piedfort," which means that the coin was struck twice, resulting in a thicker and heavier coin than usual. This technique was used to create a special "proof-like" finish, giving the coin a distinctive look and making it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Southern Right Whale - Piedfort) 1996 coin.
