© Royal Australian Mint
© Royal Australian Mint
25 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.775 g | 21.69 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 25 Dollars 25 AUD = USD 17 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.775 g |
| Diameter | 21.69 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two rats on an oak branch, Chinese character for Rat to left
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
2020
鼠
AWB
1/4oz .9999 Au
Translation: 鼠 = Rat
Designer: Adam Ball
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In Commemoration of the 2020 Chinese New Year, the Royal Australian Mint presents the Year of the Rat gold investment series, exclusively distributed by PAMP.In 2020 we celebrate the Year of the Rat, traditionally the first sign of the Chinese Lunar calendar. The rat is celebrated by the Chinese for its symbolic properties of intelligence, adaptability, charm, good health and prosperity. This series is uniquely suited for both gift-givers and investment enthusiasts alike.
All Australian legal tender coins have been designed and struck in high detail and quality by the Royal Australian Mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2020 Australian 25 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Rat - Gold Bullion Coin) is that it features a unique reverse design by artist Ing Ing Jong, which showcases a rat climbing a stalk of bamboo, symbolizing prosperity and abundance in Chinese culture.
