Summary
Australia
Silver Kangaroo Dollar 1996
Mint: Royal Australian, Canberra
"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. The Reverse features a portrait of and Eastern Grey Kangeroo and her Joey .." from the back of the coin packaging
Physical Description
A silver coin (40 mm diameter) with the obverse of Elizabeth II and featuring on the reverse an Eastern Grey kangaroo and her Joey. The coin is in a hard plastic container which fits into a soft plastic cover.
Obverse Description
Diademed bust of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1996
Reverse Description
An Eastern Grey kangaroo and her Joey; around above, ONE DOLLAR; below, 1 OUNCE FINE SILVER at left the mint mark C
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint, 1996
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Date Issued
1996 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1996 Reverse: TEN DOLLARS Cover of Container: 1996 SILVER KANGAROO One Troy Ounce One Dollar 0.990 Silver AUSTRALIA ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
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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
132 mm (Length), 91 mm (Width), 40 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Rectangle
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