5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Hand of Faith - Gold Proof)
Obverse
6th crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and the Victorian Coronation Necklace
Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5 DOLLARS JC
Reverse
Depiction of the Hand of Faith Gold Nugget with 250 Privy mark in inner circle, text around
Lettering: AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 250 HAND OF FAITH P 2020 1/20oz 9999 GOLD
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Dollars (Numeric: 5)
Series
The Australian Nugget
References
KM #3944
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
1.555 g
Size
14.6 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5 DOLLARS JC
Reverse Lettering
AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 250 HAND OF FAITH P 2020 1/20oz 9999 GOLD
Comments
This is a Gold Bullion five dollar 1/20oz coin issued by the Perth Mint to commemorate the discovery of the "Hand of Faith" Gold Nugget by Kevin Hillier near Kingower, Victoria on 26th September 1980. The coin also has a 250 Privy mark to signify the landmark anniversary of Lt. James Cook's historic voyage of discovery along Australia's east coast in 1770.
