2 Dollars - Bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry. - 6th Portrait (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4364 |
| Weight (g) | 6.6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminium Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2022
JC
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 and the coin's date of mintage "2022" inscribed below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2022
JC
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 and the coin's date of mintage "2022" inscribed below.
Reverse
Engraved by Aleksandra Stokic
Lettering:
HONEY BEE
AS
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse features a vibrant and intricate design of a sphere with honeycomb shapes on its surface, center of it honey-colored, with two bees sitting on either side of it surrounded by flowers and branches from Eucalypt trees, celebrating the bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry. The inscription "HONEY BEE" encircles the upper left rim, acknowledging and honoring the small yet mighty honey bee and Australia’s honey bee industry. Below, the face value and denomination "TWO DOLLARS" are displayed. The initial designer's "AS" elegantly placed on the right side, adding a personal touch to the artistic representation.
HONEY BEE
AS
TWO DOLLARS
Description:
The coin’s reverse features a vibrant and intricate design of a sphere with honeycomb shapes on its surface, center of it honey-colored, with two bees sitting on either side of it surrounded by flowers and branches from Eucalypt trees, celebrating the bicentenary of the Australian honey bee industry. The inscription "HONEY BEE" encircles the upper left rim, acknowledging and honoring the small yet mighty honey bee and Australia’s honey bee industry. Below, the face value and denomination "TWO DOLLARS" are displayed. The initial designer's "AS" elegantly placed on the right side, adding a personal touch to the artistic representation.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 C | 60,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2022 | 250,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Roll (10,000 Rolls) | Unknown |
| 2022 | 2,000,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |