5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth - Masterpieces in Silver

1993 year
Silver (.925) 35.79 g 38.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
35.79 g
Diameter
38.9 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#47649
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

The three explorers heads at left in front of a map of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
W. LAWSON
G. BLAXLAND
W.C. WENTWORTH

Designer: Vladimir Gottwald

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the RAM in 1993 as part of a Five Coin Masterpieces in Silver Set is this Sterling Silver (.925) Coin commemorating Famous Australian Explorers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases three famous Australian explorers, William Lawson, Gregory Blaxland, and William Wentworth, who were instrumental in the discovery and exploration of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. This design was created by artist and sculptor, Stuart Devlin, and is considered a masterpiece in silver coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  12349 - - - - - -

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 - Lawson, Blaxland and Wentworth - Masterpieces in Silver) 1993 coin.