10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rat - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1057 |
| 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 2008
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, 2008,” and the face value “10 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
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, 2008,” and the face value “10 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
2008
YEAR OF THE RAT
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a a finely detailed depiction of rat sitting on a branch, with its body elongate and tail elegantly curved along the ground. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the smooth background. The composition is minimalist yet expressive, emphasizing the rat’s natural posture and lively character. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2008” above and “YEAR OF THE RAT" below.
2008
YEAR OF THE RAT
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a a finely detailed depiction of rat sitting on a branch, with its body elongate and tail elegantly curved along the ground. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the smooth background. The composition is minimalist yet expressive, emphasizing the rat’s natural posture and lively character. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2008” above and “YEAR OF THE RAT" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |