• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, inscription ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1998.

• Reverse: Superb Lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) with outspread tail, denomination "10".

• Composition: Copper-nickel.

• Weight: 5.65 g.

• Diameter: 23.6 mm.

• Edge: Milled.

• Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra.

Historical Insight:
The 10 cent coin was part of the original decimal series introduced in 1966, designed by Stuart Devlin, the "Royal Goldsmith of Australia." The lyrebird, renowned for its remarkable ability to mimic sounds, is both a natural wonder and a symbol of the country’s biodiversity.

Collecting Note:
Though common in circulation, this coin holds significance as a representative piece of modern Australian coinage. Its detailed wildlife design also makes it part of the broader theme "Fauna on Coins", giving it extra appeal for thematic collectors.