2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Centenary of the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Australia II - 4th Portrait, Masterpieces in Silver (2011)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1628 |
| Weight (g) | 20.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 53.94 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2011
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, "2011" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2011
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, "2011" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Aaron Baggio
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
BABUL 1914 NORTH SEA 1916-19
ATLANTIC 1940-41 PACIFIC 1941-43
SAVO ISLAND 1942 GUADALCANAL 1942
NEW GUINIA 1942-44 LEYTE GULF 1944
LINGAYEN GULF 1945
1911 - 2011
2 DOLLARS
H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II
Description:
Within a roped-shape circle the reverse depicts a richly detailed image of HMAS Australia II, a county class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1928, in the middle. The upper half of the design captures the battle honors of it (BABUL 1914 NORTH SEA 1916-19, ATLANTIC 1940-41, PACIFIC 1941-43, CORAL SEA 1942, SAVO ISLAND 1942 GUADALCANAL 1942, NEW GUINEA 1942-44 LEYTE GULF 1944, LINGAYEN GULF 1945) within a ribbon and emblem of HMAS Australia II and The lower half of the design the face value "2 DOLLARS" against the map of "Afro-Eurasia" and Australia where the battles occurred in the background. The inscription "100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY" around above - the coin name - and the submarine name "H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II" around below. The dates "1911 - 2011" are inscribed on both sides.
100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
BABUL 1914 NORTH SEA 1916-19
ATLANTIC 1940-41 PACIFIC 1941-43
SAVO ISLAND 1942 GUADALCANAL 1942
NEW GUINIA 1942-44 LEYTE GULF 1944
LINGAYEN GULF 1945
1911 - 2011
2 DOLLARS
H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II
Description:
Within a roped-shape circle the reverse depicts a richly detailed image of HMAS Australia II, a county class heavy cruiser commissioned in 1928, in the middle. The upper half of the design captures the battle honors of it (BABUL 1914 NORTH SEA 1916-19, ATLANTIC 1940-41, PACIFIC 1941-43, CORAL SEA 1942, SAVO ISLAND 1942 GUADALCANAL 1942, NEW GUINEA 1942-44 LEYTE GULF 1944, LINGAYEN GULF 1945) within a ribbon and emblem of HMAS Australia II and The lower half of the design the face value "2 DOLLARS" against the map of "Afro-Eurasia" and Australia where the battles occurred in the background. The inscription "100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY" around above - the coin name - and the submarine name "H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II" around below. The dates "1911 - 2011" are inscribed on both sides.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof in Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |