© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Figure Eight Dragon
2018 year| Silver (.9999) | 62.207 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.207 g |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Other (Figure eight) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two dragons wrapped around one another and holding coins in their claws
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
TV
Designer: Thomas Vaughn
Edge
Plain
Comment
In Chinese culture, the dragon is revered as a divine mythical creature, a symbol of power, strength, wealth and good fortune.The number eight is considered extremely lucky as the Chinese word for ‘eight’ means good fortune or money. The number 8 is also uniquely symmetric, and when laid on its side, resembles the mathematical symbol for infinity.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2018 Australian 2 Dollar Silver coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Figure Eight Dragon) is that it has a unique "figure eight" shaped dragon design on the reverse side, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 8888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Figure Eight Dragon) 2018 coin.
