5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Mouse, Colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2008)
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
1/20oz 9999 GOLD 2008 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," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20oz 9999 GOLD 2008 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," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Lettering:
P
鼠
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse depicts a colored mouse sitting on the ground with bamboo branches above The animal’s brown fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully, alongside the Chinese character (鼠) for mouse above right, the inscription “Year of the Mouse” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark at the left side.
P
鼠
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse depicts a colored mouse sitting on the ground with bamboo branches above The animal’s brown fur is rendered with sharp engraved lines that contrast beautifully, alongside the Chinese character (鼠) for mouse above right, the inscription “Year of the Mouse” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark at the left side.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 28,458 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |