2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) 1988-1991 front 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) 1988-1991 back
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof) 1988-1991 photo
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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Masterpieces in Silver Proof

 
Silver (.925) 8.43 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1988-1991
Value
2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8.43 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#52058
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

1/2 length figure of Aboriginal man at left, Southern Cross above, denomination at right, Grass Tree to the far right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
DOLLARS

Designer: Horst Hahne

Edge

Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)

Comment

Released by the RAM in 1988 is this $2 Dollar Sterling Silver (.925) Proof coin. It was available initially individually in a capsule in a small plush black box. The 1988 coin had the "HH" Designers initials on the reverse.