2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Dragon and Tiger - 4th Portrait, Chinese Myths and Legends (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 62.207 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 165.46 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
2 oz 9999 Ag 2018 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 "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2018" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
2 oz 9999 Ag 2018 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 "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2018" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Vaughan
Lettering:
P
TV
Description:
The reverse features the image of a dragon and tiger circling a flaming pearl. the pursuit of which represents the desire for infinite wisdom. Within the concept of feng shui, the dragon and tiger combined together represent perfect balance, The tiger represents the female energy of yin, while the dragon represents the male or yang. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the designer's initials (TV) below left on the tiger 's left hind foot.
P
TV
Description:
The reverse features the image of a dragon and tiger circling a flaming pearl. the pursuit of which represents the desire for infinite wisdom. Within the concept of feng shui, the dragon and tiger combined together represent perfect balance, The tiger represents the female energy of yin, while the dragon represents the male or yang. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mint Mark appears and the designer's initials (TV) below left on the tiger 's left hind foot.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 1,500 | Perth Mint, Proof, High Relief | Unknown |