5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - International Year of Space) 1992 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - International Year of Space) 1992 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - International Year of Space) 1992 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - International Year of Space

1992 year
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 28 g 38.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
Weight
28 g
Diameter
38.9 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#15414
Rarity index
42%

Reverse

Depiction of the outline of Australia as seen from Space
Superimposed by a stylised version of the stars of the Southern Cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 DOLLARS

Designer: John Skillington

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This NCLT Aluminium-bronze $5 coin was minted by the RAM in 1992 to commemorate the International Year of Space. The Uncirculated version was released in a coincard.