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10 Dollars (Duyfken's Exploration of Australia) – Australia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of Duyfken's Exploration of Australia

Australia

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: Australia

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 1,000

Material

Diameter: 20 mm

Weight: 5 g

Gold weight: 5.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #535474

Value

Exchange value: 10 AUD = $7.12

Bullion value: $832.83

Inflation-adjusted value: 16.76 AUD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth IV, facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

AUSTRALIA 2006

10 DOLLARS

IRB

Script: Latin

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Featuring the Duyfken, the ship of Captain William Janzoon who discovered Australia's coast. The coin includes the Dutch mintmaster's sail mark and a tulip to the left of the sails, with a compass rose to the right.

Inscription:

VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY

DUYFKEN 1606 2006

Script: Latin

Designer: Wojciech Pietranik

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	—	1,000	Proof

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50 Cents

2006

1 Dollar