© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Century of the Battle of Beersheba - Silver Proof
2017 year| Silver (.999) | 28.35 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 28.35 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Three soldiers in uniform on horseback with their military equipment, each holding a bayonet. In the background, positioned above a horizontal line, a representation of a mosque
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE
OF
BEERSHEBA
2017
EJ.L
5 DOLLARS
1OZ .999 Ag
Designer: EJ. Llewellen
Edge
Milled
Comment
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba and honouring the courage and sacrifice shown during the charge of the Light Horsemen, a moving design has been portrayed in fine silver with a limited mintage of only 5000 released in a plush case.