5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Elizabeth Macarthur - Masterpieces in Silver
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 35.79 g | 38.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35.79 g |
| Diameter | 38.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Head of Elizabeth MacArthur bottom right, nine Sheep above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH MACARTHUR 1766 • 1850
5
DOLLARS
WP
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint issued in 1995 a Colonial Australia Masterpieces in Silver Proof $5 Dollars, Five Coin Set with reverse designs celebrating Australia's primary industries, communications, transport and economy. This particular coin celebrated the achievements of the Elizabeth MacArthur in the Wool Export Industry in early Australia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Australian $5 Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Elizabeth Macarthur - Masterpieces in Silver) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a portrait of Elizabeth Macarthur, a prominent Australian businesswoman and pioneer in the wool industry. This coin is part of the "Masterpieces in Silver" series, which highlights notable Australian women who have made significant contributions to the country's history and culture. The coin's design is the work of artist and sculptor, Andor Mészáros, and it is considered a rare and collectible piece among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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