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© Perth Mint
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin
1996 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.135 g | 39.34 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.135 g |
| Diameter | 39.34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Rat facing right, date at left, Chinese symbol for rat above
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
鼠
1996
1OZ 9999 GOLD
Translation: 鼠 = Rat
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth Mint - $100 One Ounce Gold Lunar Series 1 Coin.Proof Coin has a diameter of 32.1 mm and is 2.8 mm thick.
UNC Coin has a diameter of 39.34 mm and is 2.3 mm thick.
Interesting fact
The 1996 Australian 100 Dollar Gold Bullion Coin (3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat) has a unique feature. It's not only made of 99.99% gold, but it also has a special "privy mark" - a small image of a rat - which is located on the reverse side of the coin, near the rim. This privy mark was added to commemorate the Year of the Rat, according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2886 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin) 1996 coin.
