© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Australian Lighthouses Aids to Navigation - Silver Proof
2015 year| Silver (.999) | 31.104 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.104 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Radiating beams of light from a lighthouse situated on a rocky crag with waves at bottom. Denomination and purity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
1 oz .999 Ag
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On 1 July 1915, the Commonwealth of Australia officially accepted responsibility from the state governments for all landfall and coastal lights including 167 lighthouses surrounding Australia's coastline. Today there are some 388 aids to navigation sites controlled by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.