Summary
Silver $10 proof coin in red box, minted by the Royal Australian Mint for the the Brisbane XII Commonwealth Games in 1982. The reverse features the logo of the Commonwealth Games surrounded by figures representing some of the sports played at the Games. The reverse was designed by Stuart Devlin incorporating the logo designed by Paulo Ferreira.
Physical Description
A round silver proof coin with matt relief and polished fields (34 mm diameter with milled edge in a red case 62 * 65 mm closed). The coin is in a clear plastic container in a red box with the Games logo and title printed in gold on its top.
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of Elizabeth II right, around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1982
Reverse Description
At centre, Games Logo over map of Australia; around, XII COMMONWEALTH GAMES BRISBANE : 10 DOLLARS : around the logo are figures representing some sports played at the Games: Table Tennis, Badminton, Gymnastics, Archery, Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Boxing, Cycling, Weightlifting, Lawn Bowls and Shooting.
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Leisure, Numismatics & Philately, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint
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Date Issued
1982 AD
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Issued By
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Brisbane, Greater Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 1982
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Mint
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Artist
Arnold Machin
Designed obverse. -
Artist
Dr Stuart Devlin AO, CMG
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
34 mm (Outside Diameter)
Dimensions above are for coin. The red box is 62 * 65 mm closed
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#75
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