5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Dolphin; Gold Proof) 2008 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Dolphin; Gold Proof) 2008 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Dolphin; Gold Proof) 2008 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Dolphin; Gold Proof

2008 year
Gold (.999) 1.24 g 14.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
1.24 g
Diameter
14.1 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43078
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Two bottlenose dolphins, water background over date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
SB P 2008
DOLPHIN 1/25oz. 9999 GOLD

Designer: Shevan Buschenhofen

Edge

Reeded

Comment

A coin from the third Discover Australia gold proof coin series, depicting Australian fauna.

NOTE: miniature of KM#1196

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2008 Australian 5 Dollar Gold Proof Coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Dolphin) is that it has a low mintage of only 500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 P 1308 - - - - - -

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 (4th Portrait - Dolphin; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.