15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Horse - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2002)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 584 |
| 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
15 DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
15 DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA," and the face value “15 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Travis Farley
Lettering:
2002
馬
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse features a powerful depiction of a galloping horse in mid-motion, captured with dynamic realism. Fine engraving emphasizes the flowing mane, muscular body, raised foreleg, and raised tail, conveying speed and vitality along with the Chinese character (馬) for "Horse" below right, the year 2001 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.
2002
馬
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse features a powerful depiction of a galloping horse in mid-motion, captured with dynamic realism. Fine engraving emphasizes the flowing mane, muscular body, raised foreleg, and raised tail, conveying speed and vitality along with the Chinese character (馬) for "Horse" below right, the year 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18,434 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2002 | 2,812 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |