© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Tasmanian Tiger
2019 year| Nickel plated silver (.999) (Selective gold plating on fauna) | 31.1035 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated silver (.999) (Selective gold plating on fauna) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#180589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) depicted in gold plating in a lush forest.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TASMANIAN TIGER
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Silver (.999) Proof coin was released by the RAM to commemorate Tasmania's magnificent and well-preserved environment was formerly the habitat of a shy, distinctively striped carnivorous marsupial. The thylacine, or Tasmanian Tiger may have become extinct in the 1930s, but it is still one of Tasmania's best known animals. Frequently represented in art and literature, the thylacine is a poignant reminder of Tasmania's unspoiled beauty.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Tasmanian Tiger, also known as the Thylacine, which is an extinct animal that was native to Tasmania and mainland Australia. The coin's selective gold plating on the fauna adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the design, making it a truly distinctive piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 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 - Tasmanian Tiger) 2019 coin.
