1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rat - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
1 DOLLAR
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
鼠
YEAR
OF
THE
RAT
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the detailed image of a clever rat surrounded by six auspicious lychee, enclosing a crescent-shaped. On the left, the inscriptions: "豬" - Rat in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RAT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
鼠
YEAR
OF
THE
RAT
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the detailed image of a clever rat surrounded by six auspicious lychee, enclosing a crescent-shaped. On the left, the inscriptions: "豬" - Rat in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RAT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |