10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Tiger - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1659b |
| 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 2010
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, 2010,” and the face value “10 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2010
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, 2010,” and the face value “10 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
2010
虎
YEAR
OF
THE TIGER
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a finely detailed image of tiger head, full with fur and whiskers, expressive face and attentive eyes within a circle. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2010” above and “YEAR OF THE TIGER" below. At the right, the Chinese character (虎) for “TIGER.” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle below tiger's chin.
2010
虎
YEAR
OF
THE TIGER
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a finely detailed image of tiger head, full with fur and whiskers, expressive face and attentive eyes within a circle. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2010” above and “YEAR OF THE TIGER" below. At the right, the Chinese character (虎) for “TIGER.” The designer's signature (VG) appears discreetly obedient with a circle below tiger's chin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |