8 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Rooster, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 8 Dollars |
| 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
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2017 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,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2017, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2017 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,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2017, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Ing Ing Jong
Lettering:
雞
P
Year of the Rooster
Description:
The reverse features the image of striking full-color depiction of a rooster, hen, and three small chicks. The proud rooster is depicted standing alert, while the hen and chicks search for food amongst bamboo foliage and flowers, a rooster with detailed plumage in shades of red, gold, and black, tail feathers flowing upward along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the upper left, the inscription “Year of the Rooster” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin.
雞
P
Year of the Rooster
Description:
The reverse features the image of striking full-color depiction of a rooster, hen, and three small chicks. The proud rooster is depicted standing alert, while the hen and chicks search for food amongst bamboo foliage and flowers, a rooster with detailed plumage in shades of red, gold, and black, tail feathers flowing upward along with the Chinese character (雞) for "Rooster" to the upper left, the inscription “Year of the Rooster” is placed along the rim, and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark is also inscribed on the left of the coin.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 P | 580 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |