15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rat - 3rd Portrait, Lunar Series I (1996)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 298 |
| 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) | 10.57 |
| 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 Tony Dean
Lettering:
鼠
1996
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
the Reverse features a mouse climbing on rocks with its front paws, with its body slightly elongated and tail elegantly along. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the background along with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse" above, the year 1996 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
鼠
1996
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
the Reverse features a mouse climbing on rocks with its front paws, with its body slightly elongated and tail elegantly along. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the background along with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse" above, the year 1996 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3,792 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 1996 | 2,886 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |