1 Dollar - Elizabeth II - Year of the Tiger - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1317 |
| 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 2009 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 "2009," metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 SILVER.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1oz 999 SILVER 2009 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 "2009," metal, purity and weight "1oz 999 SILVER.”
Reverse
Lettering:
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
On the reverse, a powerful tiger rests gracefully on grass, its striped fur and muscular body captured in remarkable detail. Behind the animal rises a finely engraved tree, enhancing the natural harmony of the design. To the left stands the Chinese character (虎) for “Tiger,” below is the inscription Year of the Tiger, while the discreet “P” mintmark below the tree confirms its Perth Mint origin.
虎
P
Year of the Tiger
Description:
On the reverse, a powerful tiger rests gracefully on grass, its striped fur and muscular body captured in remarkable detail. Behind the animal rises a finely engraved tree, enhancing the natural harmony of the design. To the left stands the Chinese character (虎) for “Tiger,” below is the inscription Year of the Tiger, while the discreet “P” mintmark below the tree confirms its Perth Mint origin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 P | 300,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 5,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof in 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,500 | Perth Mint, Typeset - BU | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 1,500 | Perth Mint, Typeset - Proof | Unknown |