5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 photo

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum

 
Platinum (.9995) 1.55675 g 13.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1989-1990
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Platinum (.9995)
Weight
1.55675 g
Diameter
13.1 mm
Thickness
1.32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#198518
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Koala with baby Koala on its back clutching a limb of a gum tree

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA
1/20 OZ 9995 PLATINUM
MT P
1989

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint as a Proof Coin in 1989
Issued by the Perth Mint as a UNC Bullion Coin in 1990

Interesting fact

The 1989-1990 Australian Platinum Koala coin features a unique design, with a platinum proof finish and a mintage of only 5,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 P 2500 - - - - - -
1990  10123 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1989-1990 coin.