5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Skua in Flight - Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 36.31 g | 38.74 mm |
| 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 | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 36.31 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Skua bird in flight over map of Antarctica and the three Australian bases
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY
MAWSON
DAVES
CASEY
INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR 2007 - 2008 AW
Designer: Wojciech Pietranik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Three different coin designs were minted by the RAM in 2008 & 2009 to Commemorate the International Polar Year - issued in Boxed case and capsule with C.O.AInteresting fact
The 2008 Australian Silver Proof 5 Dollar coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Skua in Flight) has a unique feature - it has a frosted cameo effect, where the image of the queen and the skua bird are frosted, while the background is mirror-like. This creates a striking contrast that makes the coin stand out.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 - Skua in Flight - Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
