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1996 $5 coin, a Special Tribute to Sir Donald Bradman
Australia's second NCLT Bimetallic coin was struck by the RAM to pay tribute to Sir Donald Bradman, recognised as the greatest Cricket Batsman to ever play the game.
Issued in capsule on card.
Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Coin Type | Five Dollar, NCLT |
| Issued | 1996 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Third Portrait, by Raphael Maklouf |
| Face Value | 5 (x Dollar) |
| Mint | RAM |
| Mint Mark | None |
| Total Mintage | 469,000 |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | Aluminium-zinc bronze with Stainless Steel outer |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 28.12 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Mass | 10.6 g |
Obverse (Front)
Design: The third official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem, designed by Raphael David Maklouf.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1996 along with the designer's initials RDM
Reverse (Back)
Design: A detailed depiction of Sir Donald Bradman ("The Don") in a characteristic stance at the crease preparing to drive through the off-side, with cricket wickets in the background. Designed by Vladimir Gottwald.
Lettering: SIR DONALD BRADMAN 5 DOLLARS