Ten dollar 1982 - Not intended for circulation
The uncirculated one was sold in red vinyl satchel and the proof one in a red plush case. Some of these cases have the Stokes & Son of Melbourne text in them. Because of a strike at the Mint in late 1981, this private company produced some of the 1982 Commonwealth Games $10. The dies were provided by the Royal Australian Mint. Proof coins produced:
- Royal Australian Mint: 75,094
- Stokes: 10,048
Ten dollar 1982 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- PR
- NBU
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 - XII Comm. Games | - | - | - | - | $41.10 | $52.20 | $84.40 |
| Variety | NBU-64 | NBU-65 | NBU-66 | NBU-67 | NBU-68 | NBU-69 | NBU-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 - XII Comm. Games | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NBU (Numismatic Brilliant uncirculated): Coins not intended for circulation struck and sold by the Mint, often in a special package. For most NBU certified coins, they are attributed the MS grades, unless a circulation coin wasn't produce for that particuliar combinaison of year, denomination and design. While not quite non circulating legal tender it is not too unusual to find coins intended for mint sets in circulation.
While these coins might bear the same design as normal circulating coins their lustre and quality of strike sometimes makes them stand out from the norm.
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Varieties and features
Ten dollar 1982 - XII Comm. Games
- Mintage:
- Proof-like/BUNC: 125,700
- Proof: 85,142
- Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 20 g
- Melt value: $33.2717692 (Last update : June 14, 2025 )
- Fineness: 0.925
- Actual precious weight: 18.5 g
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Finish(es) (types):
- Uncirculated
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1982
- Reverse: XII COMMONWEALTH GAMES BRISBANE : 10 DOLLARS :
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: XII Commonwealth Games symbol surrounded by figures representing some sports to be played in the Games: Table Tennis, Badminton, Atheltics, Archery, Australian Rules Football, Wrestling, Swimming, Boxing, Cycling, Wieghtlifting, Lawn Bowls and Shooting.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Last update : Sunday, May 4, 2025
