2004 Bicentenary of Tasmania $5 Silver Proof Coin

2004 Bicentenary of Tasmania $5 Silver Proof Coin

This $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin is a legal tender coin struck by the Royal Australian Mint to the highest minting quality.

The coin commemorates the Bicentenary of European settlement of Tasmania.

The reverse design by Vladimir Gottwald features the ship the Lady Nelson in full sail against an outline of the island-state and is highlighted with Leatherwood, a flora endemic to Tasmania. The obverse features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by lan Rank-Broadley.

Key features:

• Struck by the Royal Australian Mint
• Weight: 36.31 grams (1.1674oz)
• Metal: 99.9% Fine silver 
• Australian legal tender
• Presented in display box with numbered certificate of authenticity
• Mintage: 7,500