2 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Remembrance Day - Peace Dove) 2023 front 2 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Remembrance Day - Peace Dove) 2023 back
2 Dollars (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Remembrance Day - Peace Dove) 2023 photo
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2 Dollars In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Remembrance Day - Peace Dove

2023 year
Aluminium bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel) 6.6 g 20.5 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#390867
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Dove with olive-branch in a green circle in the rising sun.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REMEMBRANCE
TWO DOLLARS

Designer: Royal Australian Mint

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.