10 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Snake - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2001)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 539 |
| Weight (g) | 311.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 75.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 |
| 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
10 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 10 DOLLARS. Denomination is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
10 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 10 DOLLARS. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Louis Kwan
Lettering:
2001 蛇
10 OZ 999 SILVER
P
LK
Description:
The reverse presents a beautifully detailed serpent coils gracefully, its scales finely rendered to reflect lifelike realism, beside a clutch of eggs, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and the cycle of renewal. Around the design runs a decorative frame with intricate Chinese-inspired ornaments, adding refinement to the overall composition. Inscriptions include “2001,” the Chinese character for Snake. Horizontally below, the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “10 OZ 999 SILVER.” and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included and the designer's initials LK" on the unhatched egg.
2001 蛇
10 OZ 999 SILVER
P
LK
Description:
The reverse presents a beautifully detailed serpent coils gracefully, its scales finely rendered to reflect lifelike realism, beside a clutch of eggs, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and the cycle of renewal. Around the design runs a decorative frame with intricate Chinese-inspired ornaments, adding refinement to the overall composition. Inscriptions include “2001,” the Chinese character for Snake. Horizontally below, the coin's weight, and purity are also inscribed below “10 OZ 999 SILVER.” and the Perth Mint's mark, "P," is included and the designer's initials LK" on the unhatched egg.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown | |
| 2001 | Perth Mint, Proof in 5 Coin Set | Unknown |