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Australian Lunar I Series - Diamond eyes Kilo silver coins
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Coin name | Australian Lunar 1999 Diamond Eye Rabbit Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | 8 segments: 4 plain and 4 milled. |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a rabbit sitting up in the grass, with a diamond inset in its visible eye.
Around the rabbit, the inscriptions: on the left "1999", on the right the Chinese character for rabbit to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0270/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2000 Diamond Eyes Dragon Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 1999 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | 8 segments: 4 plain and 4 milled. Inscription 3338 in a plain sector. |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured purple and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured yellow. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a dragon, based on imperial designs taken from the Chinese Emperor's robe,
with two diamond insets in its eyes. The dragon is shown flying among the clouds, gazing at a pearl.
Dragons are the ultimate symbols of good luck in Chinese mythology, and are masters of all domains.
The pearl symbolises purity and preciousness, and is perpetually sought by the dragon.
Around the dragon, the inscriptions: on the left "2000", on the right the Chinese character for dragon to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 3338/5.000 |
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Coin name | Australian Lunar 2001 Diamond Eye Snake Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a coiled snake, with a diamond inset in its visible eye.
A baby snake hatching from the clutch of eggs represents a new year full of life.
Around the snakes the inscriptions: on the left "2001", on the right the Chinese character for snake to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0305/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2002 Diamond Eye Horse Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a mature horse in full gallop, with a diamond inset in its visible eye.
Around the horse the inscriptions: on the left "2002", on the right the Chinese character for horse to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0871/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2003 Diamond Eye Goat Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2001 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a loving mother and kid goat, with a diamond inset in the kid goat's visible eye.
Around the goats the inscriptions: on the left "2003", on the right the Chinese character for goat to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0625/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2004 Diamond Eyes Monkey Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a monkey, sitting on a tree branch with leaves, with two diamond insets in the eyes.
Around the monkey the inscriptions: on the left "2004", on the right the Chinese character for monkey to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0356/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2005 Diamond Eye Rooster Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2003 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a rooster, with a diamond inset in the visible eye.
The design includes a rising sun and the flower of a camellia, a Chinese native plant
Around the rooster the inscriptions: on the left "2005", on the right the Chinese character for rooster to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0545/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2006 Diamond Eye Dog Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2005 (No. 2) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a German Shepherd sitting on grass and rocks, with a diamond inset in the visible eye.
Around the dog the inscriptions: on the left "2006", on the right the Chinese character for dog to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0473/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2007 Diamond Eye Pig Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2006 (No. 1) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a piglet standing on a bed of leaves, with a diamond inset in the visible eye.
Around the piglet the inscriptions: on the left "2007", on the right the Chinese character for pig to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0484/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2008 Diamond Eye Mouse Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 1) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a mouse standing and looking upwards, with a diamond inset in the visible eye.
Around the mouse the inscriptions: on the left "2008", on the right the Chinese character for mouse to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS 2007".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0047/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2009 Diamond Eye Ox Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 1) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of an ox standing and looking downwards, with a diamond inset in the visible eye.
Around the ox the inscriptions: on the left "2009", on the right the Chinese character for ox to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS 2007".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0044/5.000 |
TOP
Coin name | Australian Lunar 2010 Diamond Eyes Tiger Kilo Silver Coin |
State | Australia |
Law | Currency (Perth Mint) Determination 2007 (No. 1) |
Date of issue | N/A |
Denomination | 30 dollars |
Metal, fineness | Silver 999/1.000 |
Total weight (gr) | 1.002,502 (± 1,500) |
Fine metal content not less than (gr) | 1.000,00 |
Diameter (mm) | 101,00 |
Thickness (mm) | 14,60 |
Edge | Milled |
Quality | Brilliant uncirculated |
Mintage (pcs) | 5.000 |
Mint | Perth Mint |
Picture
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Reverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing a traditional Chinese pattern of five bats (which denote
longevity, health, peace, prosperity and integrity) coloured yellow and two clouds (which symbolise good fortune and happiness)
coloured purple. Purple and yellow represent the traditional colours used on the Chinese Emperor's robe.
At the centre, a representation of a tiger with a diamond inset in each eye, standing on snow covered rocks with tufts of grass.
Around the tiger the inscriptions: on the left "2010", on the right the Chinese character for tiger to signify the sign's place
in the Chinese lunar calendar, at the bottom "1 KILO 999 SILVER".
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Reverse author | N/A |
Obverse
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A circle of raised beads, immediately inside the rim, enclosing the inscriptions, divided by dots:
to the left "ELIZABETH II", to the right "AUSTRALIA", and at the bottom "30 DOLLARS 2007".
In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
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Obverse author | Ian Rank-Broadley (UK) |
CoA | 0046/5.000 |
TOP
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