Richard Thomas

5 Dollars – Australia

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: XVIII Commonwealth Games - Melbourne

Australia

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: Australia

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 2,991

Material

Diameter: 38.74 mm

Weight: 36.31 g

Silver weight: 36.27 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #782

Numista: #187940

Value

Exchange value: 5 AUD = $3.56

Bullion value: $103.82

Inflation-adjusted value: 8.38 AUD

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

AUSTRALIA 2006

5 DOLLARS

IRB

Script: Latin

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Description:

Melbourne's scenic Yarra River flowing through the city.

Inscription:

XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES

MELBOURNE 2006

Script: Latin

Designer: Wojciech Pietranik

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Australian Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	—	2,991	Proof

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