10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3286a |
| 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 features a finely engraved richly colored adult monkey and a baby monkey catching one peach on its right hand rendered in a calm, contemplative pose. Fine engraving highlights the animals' expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture sitting on a branch of a peach tree. With richly colored one peach at the right side, the peach tree also represents longevity and immortality, along with the Chinese character (羊) for "Monkey" to the left, the inscription “Year of the Monkey” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin and the designer's initials (IJ) are also incorporated into the design to opposite.
猴
P IJ
Year of the Monkey
Description:
The reverse features a finely engraved richly colored adult monkey and a baby monkey catching one peach on its right hand rendered in a calm, contemplative pose. Fine engraving highlights the animals' expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture sitting on a branch of a peach tree. With richly colored one peach at the right side, the peach tree also represents longevity and immortality, along with the Chinese character (羊) for "Monkey" to the left, the inscription “Year of the Monkey” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin and the designer's initials (IJ) are also incorporated into the design to opposite.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 750 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |