8 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series I (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 8 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 743 |
| 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
Engraved by Sarah Anderson
Description:
The reverse design features a finely engraved monkey sitting on a tree branch, surrounded by bamboo leaves, embodying playfulness and agility. The scene is framed by ornate decorative border of floral scrolls, enhancing the coin’s artistic appeal. The design also includes the year 2004, the Chinese character for “Monkey,” and the inscription of silver purity and weight.
The reverse design features a finely engraved monkey sitting on a tree branch, surrounded by bamboo leaves, embodying playfulness and agility. The scene is framed by ornate decorative border of floral scrolls, enhancing the coin’s artistic appeal. The design also includes the year 2004, the Chinese character for “Monkey,” and the inscription of silver purity and weight.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,592 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |