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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Monkey - Gold Bullion Coin
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II in the fourth portrait, as rendered by Ian Rank-Broadley, with the monarch wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. The legend encircling the effigy reads 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA' at the top, with the denomination '15 DOLLARS', weight '1/10 OZ', fineness '9999 GOLD', and date '2016' arranged in the field. The initials 'IRB' appear below the portrait, attributing the design to the engraver. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA IRB 1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD 2016 15 DOLLARS |
| Reverse description | A detailed depiction of a monkey seated upright upon a gnarled tree branch occupies the central field, its fur rendered with fine engraving detail and its gaze directed toward the viewer. A peach, symbolising longevity and good fortune in Chinese culture, hangs from a leafy branch in the upper portion of the design. The Chinese character '猴' (monkey) appears to the left of the central motif, accompanied by the 'P' mintmark of the Perth Mint below it. The legend 'Year of the Monkey' is inscribed in script lettering along the lower rim. This reverse belongs to the Perth Mint's Lunar Series II coinage. |
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