15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dragon - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 526 |
| Weight (g) | 3.112 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 512.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 10.42 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 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,” and the face value “15 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 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,” and the face value “15 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Tony Dean
Lettering:
龍
2000
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The Reverse features a traditional Chinese dragon, among the clouds, gazing at a pearl. The clouds symbolize good fortune and happiness, while a pearl is the highest symbol of wisdom and preciousness. along with the Chinese character (龍) for "Dragon" above, the year 2000 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
龍
2000
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The Reverse features a traditional Chinese dragon, among the clouds, gazing at a pearl. The clouds symbolize good fortune and happiness, while a pearl is the highest symbol of wisdom and preciousness. along with the Chinese character (龍) for "Dragon" above, the year 2000 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23,706 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2000 | 3,841 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2000 | 2,886 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |