2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Lest We Forget - Indigenous Military Service
2023 year| Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) | 6.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = USD 1.38 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) |
| 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#390896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
An inner circle featuring a black hand-print in the centre, surrounded by three rows of dots in the colours of the Defence Forces Tri-Service Flag. This is surrounded in an outer circle by Aboriginal & Military artifacts.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE
Designer: Chern’ee Sutton
Edge
4 longer smooth segments between 4 reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comment
2023 heralds 35 years since the introduction of Australia’s two dollar coin in 1988. To mark the occasion, the Royal Australian Mint has produced a stunning fourteen-coin collection featuring a selection of commemorative coloured and uncoloured designs that have appeared on the reverse of Australia’s circulating two dollar coins. This uncirculated collection celebrates our nation’s numismatic history.
Replacing the two dollar note due to its short circulatory lifespan, the size and format of the two dollar coin was determined after considering the needs of the visually impaired community, security requirements, and a desire to avoid shaped coins, amongst many other considerations.
Since its introduction, the designs that have appeared on Australia’s circulating two dollar coins have honoured many historical and culturally important Australian stories. The first of many commemorative circulating two dollar designs was released in 2012 with the striking Remembrance Day poppy coin.
All coins in the Fourteen-coin collection feature the unique Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark.
The Fourteen-coin collection is presented in a beautiful collection folder and presentation sleeve.
