1996  Southern Right Whale TEN DOLLARS


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1996
Reverse:Southern Right Whale - Design by Vladimir Gottwald
Legend: SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE 10 DOLLARS.
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:20.0 grams (308.7 grains).
Size:34.0 mm (diameter) 2.9 mm (thickness).
Composition:Sterling Silver - 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper.
Silver Content:.5949 oz.
Mintage:Canberra: Proof - 24,000
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1996 Southern Right Whale TEN DOLLARS

Proof
2002

50

Notes:

This proof coin was encapsulated and distributed in a hinged lid presentation case. It is the second in a series of four ten dollar coins issued between 1995 and 1998 displaying endangered species of Australian fauna.


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