5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1997-1998 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1997-1998 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Koala - Platinum) 1997-1998 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
1997-1998
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#368430
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Koala clinging to a gum tree eating eucalyptus leaves.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOALA
1/20 OZ. 9995 PLATINUM
P
1997

Edge

Reeded

Comment

153 proof coins are part of a Five-coin set and 498 of a Three-coin set.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997-1998 Australian Platinum Koala 5 Dollar coin is that it has a low mintage of only 1,500 coins, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 P 651 - - - - - -
1998  4508 - - - - - -

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) 1997-1998 coin.