© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump - Gold Proof
2013 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.135 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.135 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of the "Holey Dollar and Dump".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISPAN*ET IND*REX*M*8R*T*H
NEW SOUTH WALES
1813
Designer: William Henshall
Edge
Milled
Comment
This Fine Gold (.999) Proof NCLT coin was issued by The Royal Australian Mint in 2013 to commemorate 200 years of Australia’s first official currency with a special Holey Dollar and Dump design on the coin.The coin depicts a Holey Dollar, with a Dump occupying the central space of the coin.
The Holey Dollar and Dump became Australia’s first coins in an innovative effort to rectify a
coin shortage and stabilise the economy of the fledging colony. The coins were created from
40,000 silver Spanish eight reale coins, which were imported by Governor Lachlan Macquarie
and entered into circulation in 1814.
Fine Silver & Aluminium-bronze $1 versions of the coin were also issued by the RAM - See links
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Holey Dollar and Dump, which were two of the first coins to be issued in Australia in 1813. The Holey Dollar was a Spanish dollar that had been punched with a hole to indicate its authenticity, while the Dump was a cast bronze token that was also used as currency. The Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump coin was issued in gold proof quality, which means that it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This coin is a unique and valuable collector's item that celebrates an important milestone in Australian numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 C | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th Portrait - Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump - Gold Proof) 2013 coin.
