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© Perth Mint
15 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Gold Proof Coin
2006 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.135 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#236783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large Chow Chow Dog facing left, Chinese Character for Dog above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
狗
2006
1/10oz 9999 GOLD
P
Translation: 狗 = Dog
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth Mint - $15 One Tenth Ounce Gold Lunar Series 1 Proof Coin.This is a different reverse design Dog from the one on the 2006 Gold BU Coin.
1274 coins are part of a Three-coin set.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2006 Australian $15 Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Gold Proof Coin) is that it features a unique reverse design by artist Natasha Muhl, which depicts a German Shepherd dog sitting on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by a stylized representation of the stars of the Southern Cross constellation. This design was specifically created to commemorate the Year of the Dog in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, which falls in the same year as the coin's release.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 P | 2894 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Gold Proof Coin) 2006 coin.
