5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala Platinum) 1995-1996 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala Platinum) 1995-1996 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala Platinum) 1995-1996 photo
© PCGS

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
1995-1996
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#368378
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A koala perched on a gum tree branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA
1/20 OZ 9995 PLATINUM.
1996

Edge

Reeded

Comment

200 proof coins are part of a Five-coin set and 600 of a Three-coin set.

Interesting fact

The 1995-1996 Australian Platinum Koala 5 Dollar coin has a unique feature - it has a platinum purity of .9995, making it one of the purest platinum coins in the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 P 880 - - - - - -
1996  5849 - - - - - -

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) 1995-1996 coin.