Lot 203: Australia 1988 Parliament House 5 Dollars Proof Coin
A 1988 Australian commemorative five dollar proof coin, struck to celebrate the opening of the New Parliament House in Canberra. The reverse features a stylised representation of the Parliament House building with the legends 5 DOLLARS and the denomination below. The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1988. The coin is housed in a clear plastic protective capsule within a grey presentation case. The interior of the case lid is printed in gold lettering with ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT. The exterior of the case is embossed with the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms in gold foil. The coin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity printed in green and black ink, reading 1988 $5.00 PROOF COIN and bearing the Royal Australian Mint logo and the Bicentennial logo with the dates 1788-1988.
Condition report:
The coin appears to be in mint proof condition with mirrored fields and frosted devices, exhibiting no visible toning, contact marks, or environmental damage. It is housed in its original clear plastic capsule, which is contained within the original grey velvet-style presentation case and accompanied by the original paper certificate of authenticity.
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