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1986 Proof Ten Dollar reverse 1986 Proof Ten Dollar obverse

1986 Proof Ten Dollar

Mintage:52,150
Reverse Designer:Horst Hahne Obverse Designer:Raphael Maklouf Size:34mm Weight:20g Edge:Reeded Composition:92.5% Silver
7.5% Copper

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This commemorative ten Dollar coin is one piece from an 8 coin set known as the State Series. They were released in an annual basis between the years of 1985-1993, excluding the year 1988. Each coin commemorates a different Australian State or Territory and bears the Coat of Arms of each one. This coin paying tribute to South Australia was the second in the series and issued in 1985. It was joined by Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory. Each of the coins were produced in sterling silver in both proof and mint state condition. The reverse of the coin was designed by Horst Hahne and features the Coats of Arms of South Australia. The legend reads 10 DOLLARS below and 1836.SOUTH AUSTRALIA.1986. above the central image. These dates represent the years that the State of South Australia was established and the year in which the coin was released. This coin commemorates the State's 150 year anniversary of establishment. The obverse features Raphael Maklouf's portrait of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth with the legend reading ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1986 The two different versions of the coin were issued in different kinds of packaging. The proof coin was issued in a black, hinged presentation box. The outer box of which reads ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT, $10 PROOF COIN, STATE SERIES, 1986. The mint state specimen was sealed onto a card and presented in a wallet style case also including a description card which provided a brief introduction to the history of the state. Once the entire series had been released a large black presentation case was issued suitable to house the entire series.

The majority of the population of South Australia reside inteh state capital of Adelaide. The first European settlement to South Australia arrived in 1836 and was the first colony to be made up of free men with no convicts. From the beginning South Australia was promoted to free immigrants as a place of religious tolerance and a place where civil liberties would be granted. (Wikipedia, 2013) It remains today to be a culturally rich place with regular festivities, celebrations and cultural and political innovation. The first coat of arms of South Australia was granted by King Edward VIII in 1936.The design was very simple and was replaced by the current one in 1984 when it was granted by Queen Elizabeth II.It features the state badge on the shield (a magpie and a gum tree in front of the golden circle of the sun) and the states floral emblem of Sturt's desert pea. SOUTH AUSTRALIA is written on top of a bed of grains, fruits and tools which represent the states important and economical agriculture, mining and manufacturing industries.

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