10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; In the name of - Lyrebird; Arnold Machin Obverse; Silver Proof)
Australia • 10 Cents • Silver (.9999) • 2024
- Denomination
- 10 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2024
- Composition
- Silver (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 6.57 g
- Diameter
- 23.6 mm
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Where it came from
This 2024 proof 10-cent coin serves as a numismatic tribute to Australia's decimal currency history, specifically re-issuing the iconic lyrebird design that debuted in 1966. It was struck to commemorate the original aesthetics of the first decimal series, utilizing the refined Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II which defined the coinage of that era. This release functions as a bridge between past and present, celebrating the transition from pre-decimal currency to the modern system.
The design of the lyrebird remains one of the most recognizable symbols of Australian numismatics, originally crafted by Stuart Devlin for the inaugural 10-cent piece. The inclusion of the Arnold Machin obverse—the second royal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II—is a deliberate stylistic choice to maintain period accuracy for collectors interested in the aesthetic legacy of the 1960s. Produced as a silver proof, this item is intended for display and archival purposes, highlighting the enduring craftsmanship of the Royal Australian Mint.
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10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; In the name of - Lyrebird; Arnold Machin Obverse; Silver Proof) is a coin in the Coins catalog on collecto.rs. Australia • 10 Cents • Silver (.9999) • 2024. Catalog data is sourced from Numista. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this coin yet — adding yours would make you the first.
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