2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 1997-1998 front 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 1997-1998 back
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra) 1997-1998 photo
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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra

 
Silver (.999) 62.207 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1997-1998
Value
2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.207 g
Diameter
50 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#93621
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Kookaburra on fence. Some coins have Privy Marks which will be on the right side just above the fence. P mint mark is towards the bottom of the large fence post.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA
2 OZ. 999 SILVER 1997
P

Edge

Reeded

Comment

1997 coins are Proof design. 1998 coins are Specimen/Bullion coins of the same design.
The 1997 coins with privy marks celebrate the 60th anniversary of the pre-decimal pattern coins, Penny and Florin (two shillings).
This is an image of the coin with the Florin Privy.