15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Snake - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 540 |
| 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
Lettering:
2001
蛇
1/10OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse displays a beautifully detailed snake wrapped around a tree branch, its scales intricately highlighted and rendered with striking clarity. Leafing twigs frame the reptile, symbolizing renewal and vigilance, along with the Chinese character (蛇) for "Snake" 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.
2001
蛇
1/10OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse displays a beautifully detailed snake wrapped around a tree branch, its scales intricately highlighted and rendered with striking clarity. Leafing twigs frame the reptile, symbolizing renewal and vigilance, along with the Chinese character (蛇) for "Snake" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 80,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2001 | 3,083 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2001 | 1,223 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |