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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 6.06 g | 21.72 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 2 Cents 0.02 AUD = USD 0.014 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.06 g |
| Diameter | 21.72 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#160454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Frill-necked Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the Frilled Dragon, endemic to Australia and south New Guinea.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
SD
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Released by the RAM as part of the 1991 "Masterpieces in Silver" eight coin set, this 2 cent sterling silver proof coin commemorates the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Decimal Currency. This was the first complete set of Australian circulating coins released in sterling silver and the first sterling silver releases of Australian one, two, five, ten and twenty cent coins. 1991 was also the last year of one and two cent circulating coin production in Australia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1991 Australian 2 Cents Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) coin is that it was part of a limited mintage of only 50,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) 1991 coin.
