© Perth Mint
© Perth Mint
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Chinese Myths and Legends; Phoenix
2022 year| Silver (.9999) | 62.213 g | 40.9 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 62.213 g |
| Diameter | 40.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled (high relief) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#398179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A phoenix in customary fashion with features from a range of different birds. In its beak is the flower of a paulownia tree, said to be the only species on which the phoenix will perch. Also included in the design are stylised representations of clouds, symbols of abundance and good fortune.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P
LB
Designer: Lucas Bowers
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Phoenix on the 2022 Australian $2 Silver Coin is a symbol of renewal and rebirth in Chinese mythology, representing the cyclical nature of life and the power of transformation.
