5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Spence, Nicholls and Anderson - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Spence, Nicholls and Anderson - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Spence, Nicholls and Anderson - Masterpieces in Silver) 2001 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Spence, Nicholls and Anderson - Masterpieces in Silver

2001 year
Silver (.999) 36.31 g 38.74 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
36.31 g
Diameter
38.74 mm
Thickness
3.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#346778
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Three circular portraits and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C. H. Spence
M. S. ANDERSON
E. W. Nicholls
5
DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Royal Australian Mint issued in 2001 a Federation (1901 - 2001) Masterpieces in Silver Proof $5 Dollars, Five Coin Set with reverse designs paying tribute to Outstanding Personalities who contributed to the Federation of Australia.

There were six original separate British self-governing colonies, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia who agreed to unite and form the Commonwealth of Australia, establishing a system of federalism in Australia.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, which was specifically created for this coin series. This portrait is known as the "4th portrait" and it shows the Queen with a more mature and regal appearance, compared to the previous portraits used on Australian coins. This design change was implemented to reflect the Queen's age and her long reign, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  5000 - - - - - -

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