15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox - 3rd Portrait, Lunar Series I (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 335 |
| 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 Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
15 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “15 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Jovan Radanovich
Lettering:
1997
牛
1/10OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts a large ox facing left looking over his shoulder standing on a rocky field with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse" below right, the year 1997 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.
1997
牛
1/10OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts a large ox facing left looking over his shoulder standing on a rocky field with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse" below right, the year 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,960 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1997 | 1,067 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1997 | 3,146 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |