2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 1920-S Sovereign - 4th Portrait, Masterpieces in Silver (1999)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 486 |
| Weight (g) | 13.36 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 35.53 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
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 mintage year, "1999" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2001
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 mintage year, "1999" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci
Lettering:
1999 MASTERPIECES IN SILVER
S 1920
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin reverse features St. George on horseback holding a short sword, the horse rearing to right over a fallen dragon which has a broken lance in its chest, date below within a circle surrounded by a legend stating "1999 MASTERPIECES IN SILVER" - the coin name - around above and the face value "TWO DOLLARS" below.
1999 MASTERPIECES IN SILVER
S 1920
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin reverse features St. George on horseback holding a short sword, the horse rearing to right over a fallen dragon which has a broken lance in its chest, date below within a circle surrounded by a legend stating "1999 MASTERPIECES IN SILVER" - the coin name - around above and the face value "TWO DOLLARS" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 S | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |