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© Royal Australian Mint
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Goat - Gold Proof
2015 year| Gold (.999) | 3.135 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 AUD = USD 6.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.135 g |
| Diameter | 17.53 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Goats standing on rocks next to a small tree with authentic Chinese symbols all in a symetrical design, Chinese character for Goat to right
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
2015
羊
YEAR OF THE GOAT
Translation: 羊 = Goat
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 2007 the RAM launched an on-going series of Fine Gold (.999) NCLT Proof ten dollar coins depicting each Lunar year and their representative animals. The series ran until 2018. This 2015 dated ninth coin in the series was issued in a capsule in a wooden box.Aluminium-bronze & Fine Silver (.999) $1 versions of the coin were also issued.
The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve year cycle, each year being represented by an animal. People born in the "Year of the Goat" are loving and gentle, with a strong creative streak. Famous Goats include Christopher Columbus, Thomas Edison, Mark Twain & Nat "King" Cole.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Goat - Gold Proof) 2015 from Australia is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a goat standing on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a stylized representation of a mountain range. The goat is depicted in a standing position, with its head turned slightly to the left, giving the coin a sense of movement and dynamism. This design was created by the Royal Australian Mint's artist, Natasha Muhl, and it is meant to symbolize the strength, resilience, and determination of the goat, which are qualities that are highly valued in Australian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Goat - Gold Proof) 2015 coin.
