1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 13.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2009,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
1 DOLLAR
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2009,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Lettering:
牛
P
Description:
The reverse depicts a mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field. Above them appears the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox,” with the background textured to resemble diamond. This touching family scene highlights the values of diligence, loyalty, and harmony, which are central to the zodiac sign. In the left field, The Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears.
牛
P
Description:
The reverse depicts a mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field. Above them appears the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox,” with the background textured to resemble diamond. This touching family scene highlights the values of diligence, loyalty, and harmony, which are central to the zodiac sign. In the left field, The Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 13,750 | Perth Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 250 | Perth Mint, BU in PNC - Melbourne Stamp Show | Unknown |