5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Northern Sky - Ursa Major - Silver Domed) 2016 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Northern Sky - Ursa Major - Silver Domed) 2016 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Northern Sky - Ursa Major - Silver Domed) 2016 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Northern Sky - Ursa Major - Silver Domed

2016 year
Silver (.999) 31.135 g 39.62 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.135 g
Diameter
39.62 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (Domed)
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#156995
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Constellation of Ursa Major in colour above a landscape. Location grid superimposed.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NORTHERN SKY - URSA MAJOR
FIVE DOLLARS

Designer: Bronwyn King

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is the second coin in the three coin series The Northern Sky. Gracing the Northern Skies year round, Ursa Major has fascinated astronomers and storytellers for ages. The celestial Great Bear and her seven major stars comprising the "Big Dipper", are rich in folklore.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique domed design, showcasing the stars of the Northern Sky and the constellation Ursa Major in a way that gives the illusion of a 3D effect. This design was achieved through a special minting process that involved striking the coin multiple times to create the rounded shape and detailed relief. The result is a visually stunning coin that is sure to catch the eye of any collector or astronomy enthusiast.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  5000 - - - - - -

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 - Northern Sky - Ursa Major - Silver Domed) 2016 coin.