2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency - 4th Portrait, Changeover (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3265 |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley, George Kruger Gray
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
IRB
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
FIFTY YEARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, a stylized depiction of a One Crown (5 Shillings) coin (depicted a stylized imperial crown above the date, encircled by "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.", with design by George Kruger Gray of the Royal Mint, London) surrounded by the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 around above, and anniversary "FIFTY YEARS" around below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2016
IRB
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
FIFTY YEARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. Below the effigy, a stylized depiction of a One Crown (5 Shillings) coin (depicted a stylized imperial crown above the date, encircled by "COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.", with design by George Kruger Gray of the Royal Mint, London) surrounded by the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 around above, and anniversary "FIFTY YEARS" around below.
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
2 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse depicts an Aboriginal Elder (half-length figure of Aboriginal male, bare-chested, facing three-quarters right), the Southern Cross constellation above right, and a grass tree below right. To the right of the man, on two lines the face value and denomination "2 DOLLARS."
2 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse depicts an Aboriginal Elder (half-length figure of Aboriginal male, bare-chested, facing three-quarters right), the Southern Cross constellation above right, and a grass tree below right. To the right of the man, on two lines the face value and denomination "2 DOLLARS."
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 125,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Mint Roll (5,000 Rolls) | Unknown |
| 2016 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - Sealed Mint Bag | Unknown | |
| 2016 | 1,250 | Royal Australian Mint, BU - World Money Fair Berlin Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 65,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU Year Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 1,988 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 30th Anniversary 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 29,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 30th Anniversary Set | Unknown |
| 2016 | 8,700 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2016 | 300 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC Limited Edition | Unknown |
| 2016 | 2,975,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |
| 2016 | 21,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof Year Set | Unknown |