10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th portrait - Heroes of the Sky - Gold Proof)
Obverse
Sixth portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2021 10 DOLLARS JC
Reverse
Depiction of three different types of aircraft flown by the RAAF from an early A2-16 SE5A Bi-plane, a Lockheed P3 Orion to the latest F-35A Lightning II. To the left is a Wedge Tailed Eagle which appears on the RAAF Badge.
Lettering: C 1921 • 2021 AS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
10 Dollars (Numeric: 10)
References
KM #4183
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.135 g
Size
17.53 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2021 10 DOLLARS JC
Reverse Lettering
C 1921 • 2021 AS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
Comments
This Fine gold (.999) $10 coin was released by the RAM to commemorate the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 2021. It was issued in a capsule in a plush case with certificate of authenticity.
