2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Eternal Flame - 4th Portrait, Lest We Forget (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3530 |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
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 "2018" inscribed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2018
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 "2018" inscribed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Bronwyn King
Lettering:
TWO DOLLARS
LEST WE FORGET
ETERNAL FLAME
Description:
The reverse design depicts the eternal flame surrounded by a pool of reflection, inspired by the Eternal Flame memorial at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There, a perpetual flame burns as a symbol of eternal life and remembrance of those who gave their life in war. It sits in the Pool of Reflection in the commemorative courtyard. This orange yellow flame center is surrounded by blue tones of water. The legends at the bottom of the coin reads "LEST WE FORGET," "ETERNAL FLAME" and the top shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS."
TWO DOLLARS
LEST WE FORGET
ETERNAL FLAME
Description:
The reverse design depicts the eternal flame surrounded by a pool of reflection, inspired by the Eternal Flame memorial at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. There, a perpetual flame burns as a symbol of eternal life and remembrance of those who gave their life in war. It sits in the Pool of Reflection in the commemorative courtyard. This orange yellow flame center is surrounded by blue tones of water. The legends at the bottom of the coin reads "LEST WE FORGET," "ETERNAL FLAME" and the top shows the denomination "TWO DOLLARS."
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 C | 40,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2018 | 30,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 30th Anniversary Set | Unknown |
| 2018 | 3,400,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |