5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Mouse - 6th Portrait, Lunar Series III (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3945 |
| Weight (g) | 1.556 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 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 Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
1/20oz 9999 Au 5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “5 DOLLARS” and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
1/20oz 9999 Au 5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “5 DOLLARS” and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
鼠
MOUSE
2020
P
IJ
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed depiction of a mouse shown between various stalks of wheat. The mouse stands on its hind legs as it reaches up a wheat stalk with its front paws, upright pose, with its body slightly turned and tail elegantly along. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the background along with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse " above the mouse, the inscription “Year of the Mouse ” 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" in tiny letters below right.
鼠
MOUSE
2020
P
IJ
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed depiction of a mouse shown between various stalks of wheat. The mouse stands on its hind legs as it reaches up a wheat stalk with its front paws, upright pose, with its body slightly turned and tail elegantly along. The animal’s fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully against the background along with the Chinese character (鼠) for "Mouse " above the mouse, the inscription “Year of the Mouse ” 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" in tiny letters below right.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 P | 30,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |