Obverse © Royal Australian Mint
Obverse © Royal Australian Mint
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Ox - Gold Proof
2009 year| Gold (.999) | 3.135 g | 17.53 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#201519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Head of an Ox in an inner circle with authentic Chinese Characters all in a symmetrical design
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
2009
牛
YEAR
OF
THE OX
Translation: 牛 = Ox
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. The "Year of the Ox" was the third coin in the series and 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 Ox" inspire confidence in those around them and are natural mentors. However they can be stubborn, hot-tempered and determined to have their own way.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2009 Australian 10 Dollar Gold Proof Coin (4th Portrait - Year of the Ox) is that it has a low mintage of only 500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Ox - Gold Proof) 2009 coin.
