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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Sir Donald Bradman Tribute - Bimetalic
| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring | 10.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1996-1997 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Icositetragonal (24-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Depiction of Sir Donald Bradman in typical "Bat raised" stance
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR DONALD BRADMAN
5 DOLLARS
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Smooth 24-sided
Comment
Australia's second NCLT Bimetallic coin was struck by the RAM in Tribute to Sir Donald Bradman, recognised as the greatest Cricket Batsman to ever play the game.The 1996 dated coin was released by the RAM in a credit card type holder in a plastic wallet and also by the Westpac Bank in a special outer case sleeve.
