5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Abel Tasman - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Abel Tasman - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Abel Tasman - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Abel Tasman - Masterpieces in Silver

1993 year
Silver (.925) 35.79 g 38.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
35.79 g
Diameter
38.9 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#47644
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Bust of Abel Tasman in front of a map of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
ABEL TASMAN

Designer: Vladimir Gottwald

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the RAM in 1993 as part of a Five Coin Masterpieces in Silver Set is this Sterling Silver (.925) Coin commemorating Famous Australian Explorers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of Abel Tasman's discovery of Tasmania. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Abel Tasman, along with a map of Tasmania and a replica of his ship, the Heemskerck. This design was created by the Royal Australian Mint's chief engraver, Vladimir Gottwald, and it is considered a rare and collectible coin among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  12349 - - - - - -

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