25 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Longevity - 4th Portrait, Chinese Mythology (2008 - 2009)
Features
| Denomination | 25 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1274 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Shape: | Rectangular (25 x 15 mm) |
| Composition: | Gold (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1647.32 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 17.5 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2009
IRB
25 DOLLARS
10g 9999 GOLD
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” the country name "AUSTRALIA", the year "2009" the denomination 25 DOLLARS, and the metal, purity and weight "10g 9999 GOLD" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2009
IRB
25 DOLLARS
10g 9999 GOLD
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” the country name "AUSTRALIA", the year "2009" the denomination 25 DOLLARS, and the metal, purity and weight "10g 9999 GOLD" below.
Reverse
Lettering:
P
LONGEVITY
10g 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a colorful depiction of Shou Xing (Shou Lao), the Chinese god of longevity, holding a peach of immortality and a staff, symbols of eternal life and well-being. Above him shines the traditional Chinese character for “Longevity” (壽) superimposed on clouds, framed by intricate decorative motifs. Struck in pure gold with a mirrored proof like finish, this piece unites Australian minting craftsmanship with rich Eastern symbolism. Below, the inscriptions read “LONGEVITY 1oz 999 SILVER.” The Perth Mint “P” mintmark below right.
P
LONGEVITY
10g 9999 GOLD
Description:
The reverse presents a colorful depiction of Shou Xing (Shou Lao), the Chinese god of longevity, holding a peach of immortality and a staff, symbols of eternal life and well-being. Above him shines the traditional Chinese character for “Longevity” (壽) superimposed on clouds, framed by intricate decorative motifs. Struck in pure gold with a mirrored proof like finish, this piece unites Australian minting craftsmanship with rich Eastern symbolism. Below, the inscriptions read “LONGEVITY 1oz 999 SILVER.” The Perth Mint “P” mintmark below right.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 10,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 2009 P | 10,000 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |