1998 $5 Coin - 70th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service with Telstra Phonecard

1998 $5 70th Anniversary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service - Commemorative Issue

This commemorative $5 coin marks 70 years of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), a vital part of Australian history.

Key Features

• Commemoration: Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the RFDS, which began in Cloncurry, Queensland, in 1928.
• Reverse Design: Displays the RFDS logo above an early bi-plane, with the inscription '70 YEARS OF THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE 1928-1998 5 DOLLARS'.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara), with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1998 IRB'.
• Limited Mintage: A sought-after collectible with a mintage of 49,556.
• Packaging: Released in a coin card that includes a Telstra $2 phonecard.

This coin is a unique piece of Australian history, ideal for coin collectors and those appreciating the vital service the RFDS provides to remote communities.