10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Tasmania) 1991 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Tasmania) 1991 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Tasmania) 1991 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Tasmania

1991 year
Silver (.925) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
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#39898
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Tasmania featuring a central shield representing Tasmanian industry: apples, a sheaf of wheat, a branch of hops, plus a ram. It is supported by two Tasmanian tigers, now extinct. Above the shield are a red lion with a front paw resting on a spade and pick axe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TASMANIA
UBERTAS ET FIDELITAS
10 DOLLARS

Translation: Ubertas et Fidelitas = "Fertility and Faithfulness"

Designer: Tony Dean

Edge

Milled

Comment

Released by the RAM in 1991 to commemorate the founding of the State of Tasmania is this $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush green case.