Obverse © OL
Obverse © OL
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Hairy Nosed Wombat
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#134658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Wombat in grassland
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
DOLLARS
NORTHERN HAIRY-NOSED WOMBAT
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.Once common throughout New South Wales, the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat's Lasiorhinus krefftii numbers began to decline after European settlement. Between the once strong demand for the soft brown pelt of the stocky animals, and the competition with domestic livestock for the native grasses that made up their diet, the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat's population was reduced to a scattered collection of colonies, there are thought to be only 65 individual animals alive today.
Interesting fact
The Hairy Nosed Wombat coin from Australia features a unique design that showcases the country's unique wildlife. Did you know that the Hairy Nosed Wombat is a burrowing marsupial that can close its nostrils when it sleeps, protecting itself from predators and harsh environments? This fascinating creature is also known for its distinctive hairy snout, which helps it to sense its surroundings in the dark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 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 (4th Portrait - Hairy Nosed Wombat) 1998 coin.
