8 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Dog - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2006)
Features
| Denomination | 8 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1754 |
| Weight (g) | 155.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 60.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 413.6 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5.66 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
8 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, 8 DOLLARS. Denomination is placed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
IRB
8 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, 8 DOLLARS. Denomination is placed below.
Reverse
Lettering:
狗
2006
5 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed and partially colored depiction of a German Shepherd sitting on rocky ground with patches of green grass. The naturalistic coloring highlights the dog’s fur tones, attentive posture, and alert expression. Surrounding the central image are ornamental scrollwork elements along the rim, the Chinese character for “dog,” and the year “2006.” The inscription “5 OZ .999 SILVER” is placed below, while the beaded border frames the composition elegantly.
狗
2006
5 OZ 999 SILVER
Description:
The reverse features a finely detailed and partially colored depiction of a German Shepherd sitting on rocky ground with patches of green grass. The naturalistic coloring highlights the dog’s fur tones, attentive posture, and alert expression. Surrounding the central image are ornamental scrollwork elements along the rim, the Chinese character for “dog,” and the year “2006.” The inscription “5 OZ .999 SILVER” is placed below, while the beaded border frames the composition elegantly.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20,000 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |