Australia 5 dollars National Identity series Tom Roberts proof silver coin 1996

The 1996 Australia 5 Dollars Tom Roberts silver coin is part of the National Identity series, struck in proof quality to honor outstanding figures of Australian culture. This release is dedicated to Tom Roberts (1856–1931), one of the most prominent Australian artists and a leading representative of the Heidelberg School, often referred to as Australian Impressionism. The reverse presents a finely detailed portrait of Roberts wearing a hat and holding a painter’s brush, with an easel and one of his most famous works depicted in the background, capturing the atmosphere of his creative world. The inscriptions include his name Tom Roberts and the denomination 5 Dollars. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diadem, designed by Raphael Maklouf, surrounded by the inscriptions Elizabeth II, Australia, and 1996. This coin celebrates the artistic legacy of Tom Roberts, whose paintings such as “Shearing the Rams” became icons of Australian identity. Rare and historically significant, it is a desirable piece for collectors of cultural and numismatic treasures.

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