5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rooster, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1022a |
| 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 |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
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," and the face value “5 DOLLARS" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
雞
2005
1/20OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse features a detailed multicolored rooster standing proudly, its finely engraved plumage, long flowing tail feathers, and raised crest captured with remarkable precision. The bird is positioned against a serene background with a colored rising sun beaming behind it adding depth and balance to the composition along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the left, the year 2005 vertically to the right and the inscription "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
雞
2005
1/20OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse features a detailed multicolored rooster standing proudly, its finely engraved plumage, long flowing tail feathers, and raised crest captured with remarkable precision. The bird is positioned against a serene background with a colored rising sun beaming behind it adding depth and balance to the composition along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the left, the year 2005 vertically to the right and the inscription "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 22,564 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |