2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Platypus Mother & Baby - 6th Portrait, Australian Platypus (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4162 |
| Weight (g) | 62.213 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.42 |
| 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,” highlighted by a radiant sunburst background, 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,” highlighted by a radiant sunburst background, weight, purity, and metal content "2oz 9999 Ag" and 2 DOLLARS, and the coin's mintage year, "2021" below.
Reverse
Engraved by Monique Reeves
Lettering:
P
P
MR
Description:
The reverse showcases a beautifully detailed depiction of a platypus gliding underwater, surrounded by swirling currents and bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment. The platypus is rendered in fine detail, highlighting its distinctive bill, webbed feet, and textured fur against radial lines in the backdrop. In the right field, The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark appears below and the designers initials “MR” feature at the bottom.
P
P
MR
Description:
The reverse showcases a beautifully detailed depiction of a platypus gliding underwater, surrounded by swirling currents and bubbles that emphasize the animal’s movement and aquatic environment. The platypus is rendered in fine detail, highlighting its distinctive bill, webbed feet, and textured fur against radial lines in the backdrop. In the right field, The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark appears below and the designers initials “MR” feature at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 P | 75,000 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |