2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Blue Whale - 6th Portrait, Australian Antarctic Territory (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 46.65 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 124.08 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
1 1/2oz 9999 Ag 2022 2 DOLLARS
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,” “AUSTRALIA,” above, weight, purity, and metal content "1 1/2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
1 1/2oz 9999 Ag 2022 2 DOLLARS
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,” “AUSTRALIA,” above, weight, purity, and metal content "1 1/2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Jennifer McKenna
Lettering:
BLUE WHALE
AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY
JM
Description:
On the reverse of the coin, an adult Blue Whale swimming gracefully alongside its smaller calf in the ocean. This serene image highlights the maternal bond and the beauty of ocean wildlife, perfect for themes of nature, conservation, and family. The inscriptions include, the coin name "BLUE WHALE" around above, the series name "AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY" around below. In the right field, The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark appears above and the designers initials “JM” appearing just under.
BLUE WHALE
AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY
JM
Description:
On the reverse of the coin, an adult Blue Whale swimming gracefully alongside its smaller calf in the ocean. This serene image highlights the maternal bond and the beauty of ocean wildlife, perfect for themes of nature, conservation, and family. The inscriptions include, the coin name "BLUE WHALE" around above, the series name "AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY" around below. In the right field, The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark appears above and the designers initials “JM” appearing just under.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 P | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |