5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2006)
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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
2006
狗
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse depicts a detailed image of a dog standing proudly and watchful stance with its tail down, embodying loyalty, honesty, and companionship along with the Chinese character (狗) for "Dog" to the left, the year 2005 vertically to the right and the inscription "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
2006
狗
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse depicts a detailed image of a dog standing proudly and watchful stance with its tail down, embodying loyalty, honesty, and companionship along with the Chinese character (狗) for "Dog" to the left, the year 2005 vertically to the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |