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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Northern Territory

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Northern Territory) - obverse10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Northern Territory) - reverse

© Mike Bentley

Features

Country Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1992
Value 10 Dollars
10 AUD = 7.16 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# 188
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979.
  • Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573.
  • Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955.
  • Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962.

Commemorative issue

Australian States Series - Northern Territory

Obverse

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1992
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 the Northern Territory:
A central shield representing Tenny, a female aboriginal figure & motifs, supported by two red Kangaroos. Sturt's Desert Rose growing from below. Above the Shield a Wreath & Wedge Tailed Eagle grasping a Tjurunga stone.

Lettering:
NORTHERN TERRITORY
10 DOLLARS

Engraver: Wojciech Pietranik

Wojciech Pietranik, born 25 March 1950, is a Polish artist and sculptor best known for his design work for coins and medals.

Edge

Milled

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Northern Territory) - obverse

© Mike Bentley

Mint

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

Comments

Released by the RAM in 1992 to commemorate the Northern Territory is this $10 Sterling Silver Proof (.925) coin. It was released in a capsule in plush pink case.


Uncirculated versions were also released in a Large coloured Coincard.


This 1992 $10 coin is the seventh in a series which features the coat of arms of the individual States and Territories of the Commonwealth of Australia. The coin features the official Northern Territory Coat of Arms.

The Northern Territory is home to a multitude of Australia's precious national treasures. Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park & Katherine Gorge to name a few. Every year hundreds and thousands of tourists flock to experience the arid, mystical regions of the Red Centre, the lush tropical wetlands of the Top End, and all of the amazing and beautiful sights in between.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1992  25,404 53% Proof Cased
1992  24,164 67% UNC in Coincard

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