5 Dollars - Charles III - Year of the Rabbit - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 1.556 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 256.32 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
1/20oz 9999 Au 5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022, mintage date 2023" “AUSTRALIA,” the face value “5 DOLLARS” and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA
JC
1/20oz 9999 Au 5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022, mintage date 2023" “AUSTRALIA,” the face value “5 DOLLARS” and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
兔
RABBIT
2023
P
IJ
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a leaping rabbit with its head turned with an intense and watchful gaze among feather reed grass with erect clumps of narrow green leaves. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, elongated body, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness along with the Chinese character (兔) for "Rabbit" above the image, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right of the coin. The designer's initials "IJ" in tiny letters above left.
兔
RABBIT
2023
P
IJ
Description:
The coin’s reverse portrays a leaping rabbit with its head turned with an intense and watchful gaze among feather reed grass with erect clumps of narrow green leaves. Fine engraving captures the soft fur texture, elongated body, expressive eyes, upright ears, slender legs, and graceful posture, conveying gentleness and alertness along with the Chinese character (兔) for "Rabbit" above the image, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right of the coin. The designer's initials "IJ" in tiny letters above left.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 P | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |