5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - The Rum Rebellion)
Obverse
4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2019 IRB
Reverse
Governor William Bligh being "escorted"after his capture.
Lettering: RUM REBELLION - 1808 1oz ,999 Ag FIVE DOLLARS
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Dollars (Numeric: 5)
Series
Mutiny and Rebellion
References
KM #3747
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Size
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2019 IRB
Reverse Lettering
RUM REBELLION - 1808 1oz ,999 Ag FIVE DOLLARS
Comments
The Rum Rebellion of 1808 was provoked by the clash of two strong personalities, the ambitious ex-military John Macarthur, and the cantankerous governor William Bligh. Bligh's attempt to break the economic stranglehold of the powerful 'Rum Corps' in the fledgling colony of New South Wales led to Australia's only successful military coup. These events came to a head on 26th January 1808. This date is celebrated every year and is known as Australia Day although not for this reason.
