8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin) 2018 front 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin) 2018 back
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8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin

2018 year
Silver (.9999) 155.5 g 60.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
8 Dollars 8 AUD = USD 5.51
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
155.5 g
Diameter
60.3 mm
Thickness
5.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142960
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

A dog with a puppy surrounded by flowers. Chinese character for Dog above.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:

P
Year of the Dog

Translation: 狗 = Dog

Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint - $8 Five Ounce Silver Lunar Series 2 Coin. This coin only came in Uncirculated finish.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Dog - Silver Bullion Coin) 2018 from Australia is that it has a unique design featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a dog on the other, which is a nod to the Chinese zodiac and the Year of the Dog in 2018.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 P 12778 - - - - - -

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