5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rooster - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3404 |
| 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
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2017 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, 2017," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD 2017 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, 2017," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Engraved by Aleysha Howarth
Lettering:
雞
P
Year of the Rooster
Description:
The reverse features a large, powerful, and proud rooster standing alert, with its head cocked upwards and its beak open as it lets out a morning call, its plumage engraved with striking detail, tail feathers flowing upward. The rooster’s sharp beak, attentive eye, strong legs, and claws convey strength and vigilance. The background features stylized a blooming plant motif, adding harmony to the composition, along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the upper left, the inscription “Year of the Rooster” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right of the coin.
雞
P
Year of the Rooster
Description:
The reverse features a large, powerful, and proud rooster standing alert, with its head cocked upwards and its beak open as it lets out a morning call, its plumage engraved with striking detail, tail feathers flowing upward. The rooster’s sharp beak, attentive eye, strong legs, and claws convey strength and vigilance. The background features stylized a blooming plant motif, adding harmony to the composition, along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the upper left, the inscription “Year of the Rooster” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the right of the coin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 P | 15,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |