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© Royal Australian Mint
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Year of the Rat; Domed - Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 38.51 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 AUD = USD 69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 38.51 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A sharp-witted Rat surrounded by lucky lychee above the Chinese Symbol for Rat
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
鼠 YEAR
OF
THE
RAT
1oz .9999 Au
Translation: 鼠 = Rat
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released by the RAM for a purchase price of $2995 is this 38.51mm Fine Gold (.999au) Domed coin commemorating the Chinese Lunar Year of the Rat.According to Chinese tradition, the Emperor of Heaven challenged the animals to a race. The smart, persuasive Rat hitched a ride with the Ox and won the honour of being the first sign of the twelve-year lunar calendar. This stunning $100 gold domed coin celebrates the 2020 Year of the Rat.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2020 Australian $100 Gold Proof Coin (6th Portrait - Year of the Rat; Domed) is that it features a unique domed shape, which gives the coin a distinctive look and feel. The doming process involves heating the coin blank to create a rounded shape, resulting in a coin that is both visually appealing and tactilely pleasing. This feature, combined with the coin's high gold content and limited mintage, makes it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (6th Portrait - Year of the Rat; Domed - Gold Proof) 2020 coin.
