Summary
Australia
10 Dollars 1999
Millennium Coin Series: Past
Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
This bimetallic $10 was the first of a series of three and symbolised 'The Past'. 'The copper centre symbolises the richness and maturity of the ancient continent with the surrounding silver indicating the linking of indigenous and other cultures. Rising through the centre is a seedling signifying the growth of Australia as a nation. On the horizon, the sun rising represents the combination of environment and culture into energy feeding the growth of Australia and its people.' -- from the pamphlet issued with the coin by the Royal Australian Mint.
Physical Description
A proof bimetallic ten dollar coin (29 mm diameter) The middle of the coin is copper while the outer rim is silver. The reverse features a map of Australia behind a seedling.
Obverse Description
Crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right, around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1999
Reverse Description
"The copper centre symbolises the richness and maturity of the ancient continent with the surrounding silver indicating the linking of indigenous and other cultures. Rising through the centre is a seedling signifying the growth of Australia as a nation. On the horizon, the sun rising represents the combination of environment and culture into energy feeding the growth of Australia and its people." from the pamphlet issued with the coin by the Royal Australian Mint.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint, 19 May 2000
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Date Issued
1999 AD
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1999 Reverse: THE PAST THE MILLENINUM SERIES 10 DOLLARS
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Series
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Material
Bimetallic
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
45 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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