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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Melbourne Tram

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Tram) - obverse10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Tram) - reverse

© Mike Bentley

Features

Country Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1998
Value 10 Dollars
10 AUD = 7.16 USD
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 20.77 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 388
  • 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

Coins of the Victorian Capital

Obverse

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

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
IRB
AUSTRALIA 1998

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS is a British sculptor who has produced many acclaimed works, among which are several designs for British coinage.

Reverse

Depiction of an older Melbourne Tram standing in front of the Melbourne Arts Centre with it's famous Spire prominent.

Lettering:
MELBOURNE
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

Smooth

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Melbourne Tram) - obverse

© Mike Bentley

Mint

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

Comments

The RAM released this NCLT Fine Silver (.999) coin in 1998 as part of a 2 coin reverse frosted proof set.
The set was commemorating famous Melbourne Landmarks and this coin featured a view of a Melbourne Tram set in front of the Melbourne Arts Centre.
The second coin featured a fish eye view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
   

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  20,000 Proof Reverse Frosted in 2 Coin Set

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