5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3547 |
| Weight (g) | 1.556 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.8 |
| 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
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2018 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, 2018," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2018 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, 2018," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
狗
P
IJ
Year of the Dog
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the Dog, a symbol of loyalty, friendship, and protection, features a finely detailed image of a chocolate Labrador retriever standing on a rocky cliff with looking alert, a textured coat, and faithful, in the background a stylized pine tree, along with the Chinese character (狗) for "Dog" above the dog, the inscription “Year of the Dog” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin. The designer's initials (IJ) below left, next to right foreleg.
狗
P
IJ
Year of the Dog
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the Dog, a symbol of loyalty, friendship, and protection, features a finely detailed image of a chocolate Labrador retriever standing on a rocky cliff with looking alert, a textured coat, and faithful, in the background a stylized pine tree, along with the Chinese character (狗) for "Dog" above the dog, the inscription “Year of the Dog” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin. The designer's initials (IJ) below left, next to right foreleg.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 25,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |