© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Sir John Monash
2018 year| Silver (.999) | 31.135 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Depiction of Sir John Monash facing front. Text around and denomination left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIR JOHN MONASH
5
DOLLARS
1oz .999 Ag
AWB
1865 - 1931
Designer: Adam Ball
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Australian Mint released this NCLT 1 Dollar coin to commemorate the life of Scholar, Engineer, Soldier & Nation Builder, Sir John Monash.Sir John Monash is one of the greatest figures in Australian History. A brilliant tactician, he was one of the outstanding commanders of the First World War and was knighted for his services in 1918. As an engineer prior to the war, Monash introduced the use of reinforced concrete into Victoria. After the war he became chairman of the State Electricity Grid of Victoria. Later he was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Sir John Monash) 2018 coin from Australia is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The design depicts Sir John Monash, a prominent Australian military leader and engineer, who played a significant role in the war effort. The coin's obverse features the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was introduced in 2018. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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