© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - XVIII Commonwealth Games - Queen's Baton Relay
2006 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 20 g | 38.74 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38.74 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Stylized baton runner. Melbourne's Princess Bridge in background 18 Batons to the left Commonwealth Crown to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN'S BATON RELAY
MELBOURNE 2006
5 DOLLARS
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Designer: Peter Soobik
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This NCLT Aluminium-bronze coin was minted in 2006 by the RAM to mark the significant Queens Baton Relay event in Australia as part of the build up to the Commonwealth Games to be held in Melbourne.
The Queen's Baton Relay has been a much loved tradition of the Commonwealth Games since 1959. The baton carries Her Majesty's message to the athletes from Buckingham Palace, London, to the opening ceremony. The coin was released in three different ways as follows .......
In a coincard - Mintage 23,375
