2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Hawksbill sea turtle - 6th Portrait, Great Barrier Reef (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 62.213 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.02 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 165.47 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
2oz 9999 Ag 2021 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,” weight, purity, and metal content "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2021" below.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
JC
2oz 9999 Ag 2021 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,” weight, purity, and metal content "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2021" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Natasha Muhl
Lettering:
2021 GREAT BARRIER REEF
P
NM
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows a beautifully detailed Hawksbill sea turtle in the foreground, gliding through the entire Great Barrier Reef area which feeds and nests throughout it. In the background, vibrant coral reefs, capturing jellyfish, an angelfish and dozens of different types of corals and marine plants rendered in exquisite detail. The Perth Mint 'P' mint mark can be found on the left-hand side, with the initials of the designer (NM) appearing just under, behind the turtle.
2021 GREAT BARRIER REEF
P
NM
Description:
The reverse of the coin shows a beautifully detailed Hawksbill sea turtle in the foreground, gliding through the entire Great Barrier Reef area which feeds and nests throughout it. In the background, vibrant coral reefs, capturing jellyfish, an angelfish and dozens of different types of corals and marine plants rendered in exquisite detail. The Perth Mint 'P' mint mark can be found on the left-hand side, with the initials of the designer (NM) appearing just under, behind the turtle.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 P | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |