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.
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.
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
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 |