5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Melbourne City of Sport - Silver Proof

Features

Country	Australia
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2006
Value	5 Dollars 5.00 AUD = 3.87 USD
Currency	Dollar (1966-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	36.31 g
Diameter	38.74 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
References	KM# 782 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

XVIII Commonwealth Games - Melbourne

Obverse

4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2006
IRB
· 5 DOLLARS ·

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Depicts the attractive Melbourne landscape along the famous Yarra River which flows through the heart of the city.

Lettering:
XVIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES
MELBOURNE 2006

Engraver: Wojciech Pietranik

Edge

Continuous reeding

Mint

Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, Australia (1965-date)

Comments

The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games mark the fourth occasion Australia has provided the venue for the games following on from Sydney (1938), Perth (1962) and Brisbane (1982). This coin released in a case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also released in a Three Coin Set with a Selectively Gold Plated $50 Tri-colour coin and a Commonwealth Nations $5 Uncirculated Coin.

Manage my collection

To manage your collection, please log in.

I wish to get it
I don't wish to get it

Date	Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2006	2,063										Proof in Three Coin Set
2006	2,991										Proof sold separately

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 95 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: 30.28 USD Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 835 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

» Buy coins from Australia