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30 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Silver Bullion Coin
2005 year| Silver (.999) | 1000 g | 101 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 30 Dollars 30 AUD = USD 21 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1000 g |
| Diameter | 101 mm |
| Thickness | 14.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An alert rooster with the rising sun in the background and the Chinese character for rooster to the right.
Scripts: Chinese (traditional, regular script), Latin
Lettering:
2005
雞
1 KILO 999 SILVER
Translation: 雞 = Rooster
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Reeded
Comment
$30 One Kilo Silver Lunar Series 1 Coin. This was the seventh Silver (.999) coin in the First Lunar Series Issued by the Perth Mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2005 Australian 30 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Silver Bullion Coin) is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a rooster standing on a grassy mound, surrounded by a stylized representation of a Chinese dragon. This design is a nod to the Chinese zodiac, which assigns the rooster to the year 2005. The inclusion of the dragon is a symbol of the longstanding cultural ties between China and Australia. This design element adds an extra layer of cultural significance to the coin, making it a truly distinctive collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 588 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 30 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Rooster - Silver Bullion Coin) 2005 coin.
