2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Wedge-Tailed Eagle and her eaglet - 4th Portrait, Endangered Wildlife (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 3535 |
| Weight (g) | 62.213 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.6 |
| 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 Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2 DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
2 DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara within a circle surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P
2018 2OZ 9999 SILVER
JM
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a majestic scene to represent and honor Australia’s largest bird of prey, a family of eagles the female eagle is seen nesting and caring for her newborn eaglet with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, while the father eagle flies toward them in the sky above. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above left, "2018 – 2 oz 9999 SILVER" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the right side and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly in the ground below the eagle's feet.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P
2018 2OZ 9999 SILVER
JM
Description:
The reverse of the coin features a majestic scene to represent and honor Australia’s largest bird of prey, a family of eagles the female eagle is seen nesting and caring for her newborn eaglet with finely engraved plumage, strong legs, while the father eagle flies toward them in the sky above. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above left, "2018 – 2 oz 9999 SILVER" found around below left denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the right side and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly in the ground below the eagle's feet.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 P | 3,000 | Perth Mint, Proof, Piedfort | Unknown |