1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rat - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2008)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1056a |
| Weight (g) | 11.66 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 31.01 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.72 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1 DOLLAR
IRB
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, 2008,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2008
1 DOLLAR
IRB
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, 2008,” and the face value “1 DOLLAR.”
Reverse
Engraved by Vladimir Gottwald
Lettering:
2008
YEAR OF THE RAT
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a detailed rat standing. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2008” above and “YEAR OF THE PIG" below.
2008
YEAR OF THE RAT
Description:
On the reverse, the design presents a detailed rat standing. Around the central figure are decorative panels containing floral ornaments. The inscriptions include “2008” above and “YEAR OF THE PIG" below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,250 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |