© brismike (CC BY-NC)
© brismike (CC BY-NC)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 6.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-2018 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
1/2 length figure of Aboriginal man at left, Southern Cross above, denomination at right, designer's initials below, Grass Tree to the far right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
DOLLARS
HH
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comment
The Australian two dollar coin was introduced on 20th June 1988 replacing the $2 note that was withdrawn from circulation. This last $2 Note & First $2 Coin Set was a private issue that celebrated the withdrawal and introduction of the paper note and the metal coin.
