5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3278 |
| Weight (g) | 1.555 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 256.16 |
| 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 2016 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, 2016," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2016 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, 2016," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse features a finely engraved richly colored lone monkey rendered in a calm, contemplative pose. Fine engraving highlights the animal’s expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture sitting on a branch of a peach tree looking back. With richly colored one peach delicately dangling from its grasp, the peach tree also represents longevity and immortality, along with the Chinese character (羊) for "Monkey" to the left, the inscription “Year of the Monkey” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin and the designer's initials (IJ) are also incorporated into the design to opposite.
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse features a finely engraved richly colored lone monkey rendered in a calm, contemplative pose. Fine engraving highlights the animal’s expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture sitting on a branch of a peach tree looking back. With richly colored one peach delicately dangling from its grasp, the peach tree also represents longevity and immortality, along with the Chinese character (羊) for "Monkey" to the left, the inscription “Year of the Monkey” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin and the designer's initials (IJ) are also incorporated into the design to opposite.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 500 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |