15 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 15 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 500 |
| Diameter (mm) | 85.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1329.89 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 10.42 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 DOLLARS
Description:
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, facing right, and is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “15 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
15 DOLLARS
Description:
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The portrait depicts the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, facing right, and is surrounded by the legend “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the denomination “15 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Sarah Anderson
Lettering:
2004 猴
1/2 KILO 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed monkey seated on a tree branch, surrounded by leafy bamboo plants. Fine engraving highlights the animal’s expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture. Above and below the image, decorative scrollwork ornaments frame the design, with the year “2004” to the left, the Chinese character for “Monkey” to the right, and the inscription “1/2 KILO 999 SILVER” at the bottom.
2004 猴
1/2 KILO 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse shows a finely detailed monkey seated on a tree branch, surrounded by leafy bamboo plants. Fine engraving highlights the animal’s expressive face, attentive eyes, detailed fur texture, slender arms, and relaxed posture. Above and below the image, decorative scrollwork ornaments frame the design, with the year “2004” to the left, the Chinese character for “Monkey” to the right, and the inscription “1/2 KILO 999 SILVER” at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,287 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |