1989 SILVER QUEENSLAND 10 DOLLARS ( PROOF )

Commemorating Queensland's bicentenary, this 1989 silver proof ten-dollar coin represents a landmark issue from the Australian Royal Mint. Struck in fine silver with characteristic proof finish—mirror fields beneath frosted relief—this coin celebrates the state's 200 years of European settlement. The reverse depicts significant Queensland imagery, whilst the obverse carries the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as reigning monarch. An essential piece for collectors of Australian commemorative coinage and those with an interest in the nation's regional heritage, this proof coin combines historical importance with enduring numismatic appeal.