2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 75th Anniversary of the End of Second World War - 6th Portrait, Lest We Forget (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3917 |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA and the coin's date of mintage "2020" inscribed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2020
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA and the coin's date of mintage "2020" inscribed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Tony Dean
Lettering:
75 YEARS - END OF SECOND WORLD WAR
TWO DOLLARS
TD
Description:
The design of this coin reflects the hope for peace as well as remembrance for those who died, with four design elements: a map of the Asia-Pacific region, a dove, which has become an international symbol of peace. In its beak, the bird is carrying an olive branch, a band of colors that representative of the three Australian military forces; the Australian Army (green), the Royal Australian Navy (blue) and the Royal Australian Air Force (white), which operated during the Second World War, a seven-pointed star for the Commonwealth and also for the stars that were displayed on Mother’s and Widow’s badges. The legend around above left of the coin reads "75 YEARS - END OF SECOND WORLD WAR" and the bottom shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS." The designer's initials (TD) are below the circle.
75 YEARS - END OF SECOND WORLD WAR
TWO DOLLARS
TD
Description:
The design of this coin reflects the hope for peace as well as remembrance for those who died, with four design elements: a map of the Asia-Pacific region, a dove, which has become an international symbol of peace. In its beak, the bird is carrying an olive branch, a band of colors that representative of the three Australian military forces; the Australian Army (green), the Royal Australian Navy (blue) and the Royal Australian Air Force (white), which operated during the Second World War, a seven-pointed star for the Commonwealth and also for the stars that were displayed on Mother’s and Widow’s badges. The legend around above left of the coin reads "75 YEARS - END OF SECOND WORLD WAR" and the bottom shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS." The designer's initials (TD) are below the circle.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 C | 40,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2020 | 100,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Mint Rolls (5,000 Rolls) | Unknown |
| 2020 | 6,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2020 | 2,000,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |