5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dragon, colorized - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2012)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1679 |
| 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 2012 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, 2012," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2012 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, 2012," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Lettering:
龍
Year of the Dragon
P
Description:
The Reverse features a colorful dragon head front view. Furious roaring dragon with horns, opened mouth, and sharp fangs.. along with the Chinese character (龍) for "Dragon" above, the inscription “Year of the Dragon” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin at the left side.
龍
Year of the Dragon
P
Description:
The Reverse features a colorful dragon head front view. Furious roaring dragon with horns, opened mouth, and sharp fangs.. along with the Chinese character (龍) for "Dragon" above, the inscription “Year of the Dragon” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin at the left side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 P | 25,000 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |