2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Phoenix - 6th Portrait, Chinese Myths and Legends (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4378 |
| Weight (g) | 62.213 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.28 |
| 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 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 "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
JC
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 "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2022" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Lucas Bowers
Lettering:
P
LB
Description:
The coin’s fabulous artistry portrays a phoenix in flight in customary fashion with features from a range of different birds. In its beak is the flower of a paulownia tree, said to be the only species on which the phoenix will perch. This phoenix is colored in its traditional red and gold hues with its wings extended. Also included in the design are stylized representations of clouds, symbols of abundance and good fortune. The initials L.B. are shown for the designer, Lucas Bowers and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
P
LB
Description:
The coin’s fabulous artistry portrays a phoenix in flight in customary fashion with features from a range of different birds. In its beak is the flower of a paulownia tree, said to be the only species on which the phoenix will perch. This phoenix is colored in its traditional red and gold hues with its wings extended. Also included in the design are stylized representations of clouds, symbols of abundance and good fortune. The initials L.B. are shown for the designer, Lucas Bowers and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 P | 1,000 | Perth Mint, Proof, High Relief | Unknown |