5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Kangaroo - 4th Portrait, Australian Kangaroo (2008)

Features

Denomination 5 Dollars
Weight (g) 1.556
Diameter (mm) 14.1
Thickness (mm) 1.1
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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
IRB
5 DOLLARS


Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, the coin's mintage year, "2008," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.

Reverse

Engraved by Ryan Vanderwiel
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO
P
1/20 OZ. 9999 GOLD
RV


Description:
The reverse features a kangaroo hopping on the grass with a joey in her pouch over the Australian outback. The inscription identifies the theme "AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO" curves along the upper edge and the weight, purity, and metal content "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" are inscribed close to the bottom rim. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark below right. The designer's initials (RV) appears below left.

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2008 P 15,945 Perth Mint, BU Unknown
2008 P 1,000 Perth Mint, BU - 6 Coin Gold and Silver Kangaroo Prestige Set Unknown

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