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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dragon - Gold Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, rendered by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend encircles the portrait, incorporating the issuer name, denomination, fineness, weight, and date. The initials IRB appear below the truncation, identifying the engraver. |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed traditional Chinese dragon is depicted in dynamic pose, its scaled serpentine body coiling diagonally across the field with claws outstretched and head raised. To the right, a flaming pearl symbol is rendered in relief, a classical motif in Chinese iconography associated with wisdom and prosperity. The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark appears to the lower right of the dragon. Below the central design, the Chinese character 龍 (Dragon) is prominently displayed alongside the Latin legend 'Year of the Dragon' inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | 龍 Year of the dragon (Translation: 龍 = Dragon) |
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