10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Ox, Colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2009)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1752a |
| Weight (g) | 311.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 75.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 827.46 |
| 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 2008 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 "2008," metal, purity and weight "10oz 999 SILVER.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
10oz 999 SILVER 2008 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 "2008," metal, purity and weight "10oz 999 SILVER.”
Reverse
Lettering:
牛
P
Year of the Ox
Description:
The reverse depicts a full colored mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field, framed by distant mountains and a flowing river. The animal is rendered with strong proportions, rounded body, sturdy legs, and curved horns, emphasizing endurance and resilience. Fine surface textures highlight the ox’s hide and musculature. Symbolic of humility. 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 full colored mother ox with her calf standing in a rice field, framed by distant mountains and a flowing river. The animal is rendered with strong proportions, rounded body, sturdy legs, and curved horns, emphasizing endurance and resilience. Fine surface textures highlight the ox’s hide and musculature. Symbolic of humility. 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 | 1,051 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |