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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - King Brown Snake; Gold Proof
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 1.24 g | 14.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 AUD = USD 3.44 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 14.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#231369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A King Brown Snake with grass tufts surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
2008 SB P
KING BROWN SNAKE
1/25 oz 9999 GOLD
Designer: Shevan Buschenhofen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A King Brown Snake (Pseudechis australis), also known as the Mulga Snake because of its common occurrence in mulga woodlands. A member of the black snake family, it grows to three metres, eating a diet of rival snakes, lizard and mammals. Capable of injecting venom in much larger quantities than other species, it is regarded as one of the world's deadliest snakes.Interesting fact
The 2008 Australian Gold Proof 5 Dollar coin featuring the 4th portrait of Elizabeth II with a King Brown Snake design has a unique feature - it has a micro-engraved letter "A" within the snake's eye. This letter is only visible under magnification, adding an extra layer of detail and security to the coin's design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - King Brown Snake; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
