1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 45.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal 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:
牛
P
Year of the Ox
Description:
The reverse depicts a mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field, framed by distant mountains and a flowing river. Above them appears the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox,” while at the base is the inscription “Year of the Ox.” This touching family scene highlights the values of diligence, loyalty, and harmony, which are central to the zodiac sign. In the left field, The Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears.
牛
P
Year of the Ox
Description:
The reverse depicts a mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field, framed by distant mountains and a flowing river. Above them appears the Chinese character (牛) for “Ox,” while at the base is the inscription “Year of the Ox.” This touching family scene highlights the values of diligence, loyalty, and harmony, which are central to the zodiac sign. In the left field, The Perth Mint “P” mintmark appears.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 300,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 55,189 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 18,167 | Perth Mint, BU - Gilded | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 3,662 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 340 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,137 | Perth Mint, Typeset - BU | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,137 | Perth Mint, Typeset - BU, Colored | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,137 | Perth Mint, Typeset - BU, Gilded | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,137 | Perth Mint, Typeset - Proof | Unknown |