1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Mouse, Gilt - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1755 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1oz 999 SILVER 2008 1 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, face value "1 DOLLAR" – date "2008," metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 SILVER.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1oz 999 SILVER 2008 1 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, face value "1 DOLLAR" – date "2008," metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 SILVER.”
Reverse
Lettering:
鼠
P
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse depicts two finely detailed gilded mice with textured fur and long tails, sitting on straw beside large pumpkins, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Above them is the Chinese character (鼠) for “Mouse,” below lies the inscription Year of the Rat, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark above left completes the design.
鼠
P
Year of the Mouse
Description:
The reverse depicts two finely detailed gilded mice with textured fur and long tails, sitting on straw beside large pumpkins, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. Above them is the Chinese character (鼠) for “Mouse,” below lies the inscription Year of the Rat, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark above left completes the design.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 15,827 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2008 P | 1,493 | Perth Mint, Typeset - BU | Unknown |