© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th portrait - Silver Proof
| Silver (.999) | 8.55 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2003-2019 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 8.55 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
A male Aboriginal Elder to the left
The 5 stars of the South Cross Constellation above
Denomination centre
Native grass trees to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
DOLLARS
Designer: Horst Hahne
Edge
Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comment
This Fine Silver (.999) Proof $2 coin was released as part of the annual Fine Silver Proof Year Set. The Royal Australian Mint began releasing Fine Silver Year Sets in 2003 and have continued to do so since then. The Aboriginal Man standard reverse $2 coin has been included in the Fine Silver Proof Year set every year since 2003 except for 2016 when it was not part of the set. (In 2006 It was in the Fine Silver set but it had the Arnold Machin Obverse)The Fine Silver Proof Set normally includes a 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent and $1 coin as well as this $2 coin. The sets are issued in a presentation case, initially made from wood but recently made from plastic or imitation wood.
