© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - A New Map of the World; Silver Domed
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 39.62 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 39.62 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (Domed) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Depicts the features the delicate artistry of a richly-decorated 1812 map and traces the three voyages by Captain Cook.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1812 A NEW MAP OF THE WORLD
CAPTAIN COOK'S TRACKS
1oz .999 Ag
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cook's great voyages revealed many of the mysteries of the Southern Hemisphere, including the Great Southern Land of Australia. The 1812 map is a superlative example of the cartographer's art.