5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Opening of Parliament in Canberra
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 31.55 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tuvalu |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.55 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Cameo of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Parliament building below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
OPENING OF THE FEDERAL PARLIAMENT IN CANBERRA
1927
FIVE DOLLARS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Opening of Parliament in Canberra) 1997 from Tuvalu made of Silver (.925) weighing 31.55 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne. The coin's design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side and a depiction of the Opening of Parliament in Canberra on the reverse side. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
