10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1079 |
| Weight (g) | 3.135 |
| Diameter (mm) | 17.53 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 516.44 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
10 DOLLARS
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 “10 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2009
IRB
10 DOLLARS
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 “10 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
2009
牛
YEAR
OF
THE OX
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a detailed head of Ox within a circle. The animal is rendered with strong proportions, and curved horns. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2009” above and “YEAR OF THE OX" below. At the right, the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox.” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle below ox.
2009
牛
YEAR
OF
THE OX
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a detailed head of Ox within a circle. The animal is rendered with strong proportions, and curved horns. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2009” above and “YEAR OF THE OX" below. At the right, the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox.” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle below ox.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |