10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Sydney Opera House) 1997 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Sydney Opera House) 1997 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Sydney Opera House) 1997 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Sydney Opera House

1997 year
Silver (.999) 20.77 g 34 mm
Description
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 (.999)
Weight
20.77 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#170865
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Depiction of the Sydney Opera House from Sydney Harbour

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
10 DOLLARS

Designer: Horst Hahne

Edge

Plain

Comment

The RAM released this NCLT Fine Silver (.999) coin in 1997 as part of a 2 coin reverse frosted proof set.
The set was commemorating famous Sydney Landmarks and this coin featured the Sydney Opera House.
The second coin featured the Sydney Harbour Bridge.