5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Sir John Forrest - Masterpieces in Silver
1994 year| Silver (.925) | 35.79 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35.79 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Bust of Sir John Forrest, value and partial map of Western Australia
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
DOLLARS
WA
Sir
John Forrest
VG
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the RAM in 1994 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 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Sir John Forrest, which was specifically created for this coin series. This portrait is known as the "3rd Portrait" and it shows the Queen with a more mature and regal appearance, compared to the previous portraits used on Australian coins. This design change was implemented to reflect the Queen's aging and to give the coin a distinctive look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18364 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Sir John Forrest - Masterpieces in Silver) 1994 coin.
