5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Snake - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 538 |
| 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
RDM
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “5 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
5 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “5 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Lettering:
2001
蛇
1/20OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse displays a beautifully detailed snake wrapped around a tree branch, its scales intricately highlighted and rendered with striking clarity. Leafing twigs frame the reptile, symbolizing renewal and vigilance, along with the Chinese character (蛇) for "Snake" below right, the year 2001 vertically to the left and the inscription "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD" is placed along the rim and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is not included.
2001
蛇
1/20OZ 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse displays a beautifully detailed snake wrapped around a tree branch, its scales intricately highlighted and rendered with striking clarity. Leafing twigs frame the reptile, symbolizing renewal and vigilance, along with the Chinese character (蛇) for "Snake" below right, the year 2001 vertically to the left 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 100,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |