1996 Melba FIVE DOLLARS


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1996
Reverse:Nellie Melba on stage - Design by Vladimir Gottwald & Wojciech Pietranik
Legend: Dame Nellie Melba - 5 DOLLARS.
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:35.79 grams (552.6 grains).
Size:38.90 mm (diameter) 3.50 mm (thickness).
Composition:.925 Silver
Mintage:20,000 - Canberra
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1996 Melba FIVE DOLLARS

Proof
2002

Notes:

This coin was struck for inclusion in a special Masterpieces in Silver collector proof set entitled Shaping a National Identity. See the separate entry for this set.


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