8 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Pig - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 8 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3762 |
| Weight (g) | 155.533 |
| Diameter (mm) | 65.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 413.68 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5.64 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2019 8 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,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2019, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2019 8 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,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2019, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Aleysha Howarth
Lettering:
豬
AH
P
YEAR OF THE PIG
Description:
On the reverse coin is the image of a family of pigs. The design includes an adult pig, captured with a strong and rounded body, pointed ears, a detailed snout and attentive stance, symbolizing honesty, prosperity, and perseverance in the background watching on as a group of four piglets going about their business, amid stylized foliage. The Chinese pinyin (豬) character for ‘pig’ above and the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ appear in the design is inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (LB) are also incorporated into the design just above on a leaf.
豬
AH
P
YEAR OF THE PIG
Description:
On the reverse coin is the image of a family of pigs. The design includes an adult pig, captured with a strong and rounded body, pointed ears, a detailed snout and attentive stance, symbolizing honesty, prosperity, and perseverance in the background watching on as a group of four piglets going about their business, amid stylized foliage. The Chinese pinyin (豬) character for ‘pig’ above and the inscription ‘Year of the Pig’ appear in the design is inscribed close to the bottom rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the designer's initials (LB) are also incorporated into the design just above on a leaf.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 P | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown | |
| 2019 P | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |