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5 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: 8,500

Material

Diameter: 38.74 mm

Weight: 37.13 g

Silver weight: 37.09 g

Thickness: 2.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #813a

Numista: #188881

Value

Exchange value: 5 AUD = $3.56

Bullion value: $107.15

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:

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	—	8,500	Proof

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