10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3286 |
| Weight (g) | 311.035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 85.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 827.28 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 7.05 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
10oz 999 SILVER 2014 10 DOLLARS
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 "10 DOLLARS" – date "2014," metal, purity and weight "10oz 999 SILVER.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
10oz 999 SILVER 2014 10 DOLLARS
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 "10 DOLLARS" – date "2014," metal, purity and weight "10oz 999 SILVER.”
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character (猴) for 'monkey' above and the inscription 'Year of the Monkey' also in the design inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the the designer's initials (IJ) at the opposite on a branch behind the baby.
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character (猴) for 'monkey' above and the inscription 'Year of the Monkey' also in the design inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the left field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the the designer's initials (IJ) at the opposite on a branch behind the baby.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 15,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |