1997 Piedfort Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo TEN DOLLARS


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1997
Reverse:Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo - Design by Vladimir Gottwald
Legend: RED-TAILED BLACK COCKATOO 10 DOLLARS.
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:40.0 grams (617.4 grains).
Size:34.0 mm (diameter) 5.1 mm (thickness).
Composition:Sterling Silver - 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper.
Silver Content:1.1898 oz.
Mintage:Canberra: Proof - 14,000
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1997 Piedfort Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo TEN DOLLARS

Proof
2002

90

Notes:

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

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