5 Cents - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait - Gottwald Proof Gold)
Australia • 5 Cents • Gold (.9999) • 2010
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2010
- Composition
- Gold (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 6.12 g
- Diameter
- 19.41 mm
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Where it came from
The 2010 Australian 5-cent piece featuring the fifth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II was minted by the Royal Australian Mint. This specific version is a proof-quality striking, minted in gold to mark a high-end numismatic offering. These proof strikes are typically produced using polished dies and blanks to create a mirror-like finish and sharp relief, distinguishing them from the circulation coins minted for everyday commerce.
The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II featured on this issue was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose portrait of the Queen has been used on Australian coinage since 1999. His design aimed to present a realistic and dignified depiction of the monarch as she appeared in her later years. This particular gold proof issue is highly sought after by collectors for its material composition and the meticulous manufacturing standards held by the Royal Australian Mint.
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