15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rabbit - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 426 |
| 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 Louise Pinder
Lettering:
兔
1999
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse of the coin displays a lone rabbit standing on its hind legs and its eyes are focused on something in the distance. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness. The rabbit is standing among long leaves of grass as if it is dining on nature's bounty. Written vertically along the left side of the rabbit is the date, 1999 and under the rabbit says 1/10OZ 9999 GOLD and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
兔
1999
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse of the coin displays a lone rabbit standing on its hind legs and its eyes are focused on something in the distance. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness. The rabbit is standing among long leaves of grass as if it is dining on nature's bounty. Written vertically along the left side of the rabbit is the date, 1999 and under the rabbit says 1/10OZ 9999 GOLD and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8,799 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1999 | 1,443 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1999 | 1,634 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |