Summary
Australia
Silver Kangaroo Dollar 1995
Mint: Royal Australian, Canberra
Packaged for the Sydney International Coin and Bank note Fair 25-26 Nov 1995.
Physical Description
A silver coin (40 mm diameter) with the obverse of Elizabeth II and featuring on the reverse kangaroo's head facing. The coin is in a hard plastic container which fits into a red box with the Australian Arms printed in silver on its top. This in turn is stored in a cardboard container printed with details of the issue.
Obverse Description
Diademed bust of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995
Reverse Description
A kangaroo's head facing; around above, ONE DOLLAR; below, 1 OUNCE FINE SILVER at left the mint mark C
Edge Description
Milled
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint, 1996
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Date Issued
1995 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995 Reverse: TEN DOLLARS Cover of Container: AUSTRALIA'S 1995 SILVER KANGAROO Sydney International Coin and Banknote Fair 25 - 26 Nov. 1995 "This legal tender coin cannot normally be found in Australia's circulating currency. It is a special issue created by the Royal Australian Mint for collectors and international visitors and has unique heirloom and gift value..." from the back of the coin packaging.
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
40 mm (Outside Diameter)
Red box 72 * 85 * 23 mm
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Shape
Round
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