5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Parliament House) 1988 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Parliament House) 1988 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Parliament House) 1988 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver - Parliament House

1988 year
Silver (.925) 35.79 g 38.63 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
35.79 g
Diameter
38.63 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#145987
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Image of New Parliament House in Canberra with the Australian Flag flying high above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SD
5
DOLLARS

Designer: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Milled

Comment

This Sterling Silver (.925) NCLT Proof coin was issued by the RAM (19,999 Sets) as part of the 1988 Bicentennial Masterpieces in Silver Set with three other Sterling Silver Proof coins. 5000 Sets were also released at the Sydney Coin Fair with a specially printed wrap around ribbon.