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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - South Australia

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - South Australia) - obverse10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - South Australia) - reverse

© Mike Bentley

Features

Country Australia
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1986
Value 10 Dollars
10 AUD = 6.71 USD
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 20 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2.55 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 88
Standard Catalog of World Coins
by George S. Cuhaj
(Krause Publications)

Commemorative issue

Australian States Series - South Australia

Obverse

3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1986
RDM

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Raphael David Maklouf is a sculptor, best known for designing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on the coins of many Commonwealth nations. Maklouf was born in Jerusalem emigrating with his family to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He attended the Camberwell School of Art until 1958, afterward becoming an academic lecturer for ten years. He was made an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1979. Raphael Maklouf was born to a Jewish family. His father is Samuel Maklouf, born in Safed, Raphael Makouf's mother is Leonie Maklouf.

Reverse

Coat of Arms of South Australia:
A Grassy Mount with Vines, Wheat and Barley Stalks, Citrus Fruits, two Cogs & Miners Pick.
A Blue Shield with an Australian Piping Shrike inside a Gold circle. A Crest of four Sturt's Desert Peas.

Lettering:
1836·SOUTH AUSTRALIA·1986
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
10 DOLLARS

Engraver: Horst Hahne

Horst Hahne PSM, is an Australian sculptor, medallist and designer. Signature: "HH"

Edge

Milled

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - South Australia) - obverse

© Mike Bentley

Comments

Released by the RAM in 1986 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the first settlement of the State of South Australia (1836 - 1986) is this $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush black case.


Uncirculated versions were also released in a black vinyl wallet.


This 1986 $10 coin is the second of a series which features the coat of arms of the individual States and Territories of the Commonwealth of Australia. This year, 1986, marks the sesquicentenary of the State of South Australia. The coin reflects this event by featuring the official South Australian Coat of Arms.

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Year Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1986  52,150 15.83 54% Proof Cased
1986  78,100 49% UNC in Black Vinyl Wallet

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