2 Dollars - Charles III - War Memorial Dome - 6th Portrait, Lest We Forget (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
JC
Description:
6th crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right (the Commonwealth effigy), wearing the George IV State Diadem, the Coronation Necklace and Earrings framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
Reverse
Engraved by Tony Dean
Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
TD
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the Interior of the Hall of Memory dome. From the base of the dome, stylized hands deliver the souls of the dead through clouds and dark blue sky to heaven. The spirits are symbolized by simplified, winged coffins in shapes that suggest Egyptian mummies. From a central spiritual sun, over which the stars of the Southern Cross are superimposed, seven shafts of light radiate to the cornice (the lower rim of the dome) and symbolize the seven-pointed star of Australia. The legend at the top of the coin reads "LEST WE FORGET" and the bottom shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS." The designer's initials (TD) are in the right field.
LEST WE FORGET
TD
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse of the coin depicts the Interior of the Hall of Memory dome. From the base of the dome, stylized hands deliver the souls of the dead through clouds and dark blue sky to heaven. The spirits are symbolized by simplified, winged coffins in shapes that suggest Egyptian mummies. From a central spiritual sun, over which the stars of the Southern Cross are superimposed, seven shafts of light radiate to the cornice (the lower rim of the dome) and symbolize the seven-pointed star of Australia. The legend at the top of the coin reads "LEST WE FORGET" and the bottom shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS." The designer's initials (TD) are in the right field.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 14 Coin Set | Unknown |