This Australian 10 cent coin from 1983 features a portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse side. The reverse side displays the numeral 10 and a depiction of a male lyrebird dancing. Made of copper-nickel, this circulated coin is a great addition to any coin collection. It has not been certified, but its authenticity as an Australian decimal coin is guaranteed.
Obverse
2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1971
Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Male Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae), value superimposed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded