5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Barton and Reid - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Barton and Reid - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Barton and Reid - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Barton and Reid - Masterpieces in Silver

2001 year
Silver (.999) 36.31 g 38.74 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
36.31 g
Diameter
38.74 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#346524
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Portraits of Dame Flora Reid and Lady Jean Barton

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F. REID
J. BARTON
5 DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Royal Australian Mint issued in 2001 a Federation (1901 - 2001) Masterpieces in Silver Proof $5 Dollars, Five Coin Set with reverse designs paying tribute to Outstanding Personalities who contributed to the Federation of Australia.

There were six original separate British self-governing colonies, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia who agreed to unite and form the Commonwealth of Australia, establishing a system of federalism in Australia.

This coin depicts Dame Flora Reid the wife of Australia's 4th Prime Minister and Lady Jean Barton wife of Australia's 1st Prime Minister .

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptors Ian Rank-Broadley and Vladimir Gottwald. This portrait was created specifically for the Masterpieces in Silver series and is not found on any other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  5000 - - - - - -

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