1992  Emperor Penguin TEN DOLLARS


Obverse:Queen Elizabeth II - Design by Raphael Maklouf.
Legend: ELIZABETH. II. AUSTRALIA 1992
Reverse:Emperor Penguin - Design by Vladamir Gottwald
Legend: 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 - 26,319
Mintmarks:None.

Valuation :
1992 Emperor Penguin TEN DOLLARS

Proof
2002

50

Notes:

This proof coin was encapsulated and distributed in a special plush presentation booklet housed inside a slimline presentation box. It is the fourth in a series of six ten dollar coins issued between 1989 and 1994 displaying prominent Birds of Australia.

At the NAA Coin Fair held in Melbourne during July 1992, a limited edition issue of 1,000 standard emperor penguin proof coins were sold, each accompanied by a specially numbered certificate. Valuation details of this coin fair issue are shown in the following table:

Valuation :
1992 Coin Fair Emperor Penguin TEN DOLLARS

Proof
199955


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