Australia 1989 5 dollars KM-122

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Heritage sale 3067, part of lot 33548
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This specimen was part of lot 33548 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $1,560. The catalog description[1] noted, "Australia: Elizabeth II 5-Piece Uncertified platinum Koala Set 1989, includes 5, 15, 25, 50, and 100 Dollars, KM 122-126. All are Proof UNC and are housed in original and attractive wooden case. Total APW 1.900 oz." A silver five dollars struck in 1989 featured the red kangaroo.

Recorded mintage: 2,400.

Specification: 1.55 g, 0.999 fine platinum, 0.050 troy oz APW.

Catalog reference: KM 122.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
  • Pitt, Michael, Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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