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© brismike (CC BY-NC)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Lest We Forget - War Graves
| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel, Pad Printed) | 6.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2015-2018 |
| 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#72986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Surrounding a red ring five War Graves each marked by a Cross. The Crosses are interspersed by nine Poppy Flowers. A Poppy counterstamp in the centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
TWO DOLLARS
Designer: Aleksandra Stokic
Edge
4 longer smooth segments between 4 reeded segments (5 grooves each
Comment
This coloured Aluminium-bronze "Lest We Forget" Commemorative $2 coin was released by the RAM into circulation. Sporting a symbolic red ring the coin marks the Centenary of the Gallipoli Landing in 1915. It was very hard to find in circulation. Some were being sold at vastly inflated prices initially.
The coin was also released in a coincard with a Poppy Counterstamp. The picture on this page is of the Counterstamped coin.
