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© brismike (CC BY-NC)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Remembrance Day - Rosemary Sprig
| 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 | 2017-2018 |
| 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#127118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Inner circle containing Rosemary bloom.
Surrounded by circle of pad printed Rosemary leaves and flowers in green and purple.
Further surrounded by "Remembrance" text intertwined with Rosemary leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Remembrance
C AS
TWO DOLLARS
Designer: Aleksandra Stokic
Edge
Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comment
The distinctive pointed leaves and purple flowers of the herb rosemary make a moving and evocative design on this collectible version of the 2017 Remembrance Day coin. The coin image above features the 'C' for Canberra mintmark, this coin will strike a chord with history buffs, military enthusiasts and the families of those who have served.
