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1998 Royal Flying Doctor Service Large FIVE DOLLARS |
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Obverse: | Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1998 |
Reverse: | Radio Operator & RFDS Bi-Plane - Design by Wojciech Pietranik Legend: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR - 70 YEARS OF SERVICE - 5 DOLLARS. |
| Edge: | Reeded - continuous mill. |
| Weight: | 28.0 grams (432.3 grains). |
| Size: | 38.74 mm (diameter) 3.50 mm (thickness). |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel |
| Mintage: | 20,000 - Canberra |
| Mintmarks: | None. |
Valuation :
1998 Royal Flying Doctor Service Large FIVE DOLLARS
| Proof | |
| 2002 |
40 |
Notes:
This coin was struck to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Until early this century, sickness and injury were among the worst fears of the hardy people who lived and worked in Australia's outback. Medical relief was either unavailable or many hours or days ride away. In 1928, after some opposition, the Reverend John Flynn successfully established the Aerial Medical Service at Cloncurry, Queensland. Later the name was changed to become the Flying Doctor Service and, by Royal charter in 1955, the Royal Flying Doctor Service.Today, the service covers an enormous area and still sparse population with an efficiency which is unique among the world's ariel medical providers. There are 17 bases throughout the Australian continent servicing approximately 7.1 million square kilometres. On average, 82 flights covering 32,500 kilometres are made each day, giving testimony to the dedication of the staff of the Service.
| The reverse design depicts a radio operator on an outback station and an early Royal Flying Doctor Service bi-plane. The coin was issued, encapsulated and housed in an orange leatherette, hinged lid presentation case protected within a colourful cardboard box. The uncirculated version of the 1998 Royal Flying Doctor Service Australian five dollars is a significantly smaller bi-metal coin. |  |
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