5 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rat - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3940 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 39.62 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round (Domed) |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.54 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “5 DOLLARS” surrounded by a lunar calendar wheel, will notice that each of the 12 animals in the cycle is represented in the design of the wheel. At the very top of the wheel, indicating it is the animal represented for the year, is a small rat.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
JC
5 DOLLARS
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA, 2020,” and the face value “5 DOLLARS” surrounded by a lunar calendar wheel, will notice that each of the 12 animals in the cycle is represented in the design of the wheel. At the very top of the wheel, indicating it is the animal represented for the year, is a small rat.
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
鼠
YEAR
OF
THE
RAT
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the detailed image of a clever rat surrounded by six auspicious lychee, enclosing a crescent-shaped. On the left, the inscriptions: "豬" - Rat in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RAT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
鼠
YEAR
OF
THE
RAT
Description:
The reverse of the coin features the detailed image of a clever rat surrounded by six auspicious lychee, enclosing a crescent-shaped. On the left, the inscriptions: "豬" - Rat in Chinese character. On the bottom, the inscription: "YEAR OF THE RAT" - the name of the coin. The designer's initials (BK) are below left.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,500 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |