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© Perth Mint
15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin
1996 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.135 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 15 Dollars 15 AUD = USD 10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.135 g |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#236745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rat facing right, date at left, Chinese symbol for rat above
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
鼠
1996
1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD
Translation: 鼠 = Rat
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth Mint - $15, One Tenth Ounce Gold Lunar Series 1 Coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Australian 15 Dollars Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin) is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a rat climbing a stalk of bamboo, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. This design was created to commemorate the Year of the Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar, which fell in 1996. The inclusion of this cultural symbolism makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series and adds to its collectibility.
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 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin) 1996 coin.
