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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 2016 Australian Olympic Team - Blue
2016 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel, Pad Printed) | 6.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Woolworths |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel, Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Depiction of Seven Olympic Sports, Synchronised Swimming, Tennis, Wrestling, Sailing, Football, Shooting & Weightlifting, surrounding the Blue Olympic Ring. Within the Blue Olympic Ring the Kangaroo & Emu of the Australian Coat of Arms, the five interlocking Olympic Rings, and the 7 pointed stars to represent the Six States and Territories of Australia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2016 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM
TWO DOLLARS
Designer: Bronwyn King
Edge
Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comment
In August 2016, Australia will unite to cheer on our sporting elite as they take centre stage in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.For 120 years Australian Olympians have inspired our nation with their journey towards excellence and this year the 2016 Australian Olympic Team will have the chance to become a part of this Olympic history.
As an official partner for the 2016 Australian Olympic Team, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to produce these inspirational commemorative coloured coins to capture the Olympic spirit for years to come. These coins will be distributed individually over 5 weeks by 2016 Australian Olympic Team Partner Woolworths into circulation as change given at checkouts.
The five coins were also available to be purchased in a five-coin uncirculated limited set. There were five different folders available to house the coins featuring cycling, Athletics, Volleyball, Kayaking, and Swimming.
