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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Rat - Silver Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fourth crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR appears around the periphery, with the date 2007 and the designer's initials IRB below the portrait. The effigy presents a refined, mature likeness of the Queen in right-facing profile within a plain field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A rat depicted in naturalistic style, rearing upright on its hind legs and facing left, rendered with fine detail across its fur and features. To the right of the central motif appears the traditional Chinese character 鼠 (Rat), identifying the subject within the Chinese lunar calendar cycle. The date 2008 is inscribed at the upper left of the field, while the inscription 1 OZ 9999 SILVER appears in the lower portion, denoting the coin's silver content and purity. The composition reflects the Perth Mint's Lunar Series I design aesthetic, combining Western numismatic convention with East Asian iconographic tradition. |
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