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2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 4.15 g | 21.72 mm |
| Issuer | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1975-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-2004 |
| Value | 2 Toea (0.02 PGK) |
| Currency | Kina (1975-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.15 g |
| Diameter | 21.72 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 19 April 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Scorpion fish or lion fish (Pterois volitans) below denomination. This fish can be found in most reefs around Papua-New Guinea. It is highly invasive in the Caribbean and US West Atlantic coasts probably due to aquarium trade.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 t
Designer: William Shoyer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1975, 4,500,000 were minted in 1974, 6,440,000 were minted in 1975, and 2,400,000 were minted in 1976.Interesting fact
The Scorpion Fish design on the coin is a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins in the standard circulation series. It was chosen as a symbol of the country's rich marine life and diversity, and it's a nod to the important role that fishing plays in the Papua New Guinean economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 11400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 4134 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 15175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 976 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 603 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1978 FM | 777 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 1366 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 1160 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1983 FM | 360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Toea - Elizabeth II (Scorpion Fish) 1975-2004 coin.
