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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Monkey - Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, as executed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend encircles the upper field, reading ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 10 DOLLARS, with the engraver's initials IRB appearing below the truncation of the bust. The design is rendered in high-relief proof finish, with a mirror-like field contrasting against the frosted devices. |
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| Reverse description | A stylised monkey is depicted in an ornate, symmetrical design incorporating traditional Chinese decorative motifs and authentic Chinese script. The Chinese character 猴 (Monkey) appears prominently to the right of the central device, while the inscription YEAR OF THE MONKEY arcs along the lower field. The year of issue 2016 appears in the upper field, and the overall composition reflects the artistic conventions of the Lunar New Year series in a high-relief proof finish. |
| Reverse script | Chinese, Latin |
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