5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Tiger, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 1.556 |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.8 |
| 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 2010 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, 2010," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/20oz 9999 GOLD 2010 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, 2010," the face value “5 DOLLARS" and the weight, purity "1/20 OZ 9999 GOLD".
Reverse
Lettering:
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
The reverse portrays a richly colored fierce tiger head, full with fur and whiskers with lifelike orange and black stripes,. The head itself has a shiny finish, making it look proof-like in front of the matte finish on the coin. The tiger is the symbol of bravery and prowess and is honored in the Chinese culture, alongside the Chinese character (虎) for tiger above right, the inscription “Year of the Tiger ” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin.
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
The reverse portrays a richly colored fierce tiger head, full with fur and whiskers with lifelike orange and black stripes,. The head itself has a shiny finish, making it look proof-like in front of the matte finish on the coin. The tiger is the symbol of bravery and prowess and is honored in the Chinese culture, alongside the Chinese character (虎) for tiger above right, the inscription “Year of the Tiger ” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 P | 20,302 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |