© Serverlan
© Serverlan
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - HMAS Sydney III
2011 year| Silver (.999) | 20.28 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20.28 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#298750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
On a background of the continents of Asia and Australia, battle honours in top half of coin and a depiction of the Troop Transport Sydney III. Writing around the edge with the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
1911 - 2011
2 DOLLARS
H.M.A.S. SYDNEY III
Designer: Aaron Baggio
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Sydney III was originally a light aircraft carrier during the Korean War and then converted to a Troop Transport in 1961-62. The Sydney was used to transport troops during the Viet Nam War. The current HMAS Sydney is an Adelaide class guided missile frigate.