2 Dollars - Charles III - Indigenous Military Service - 6th Portrait, 35th Anniversary of The Two Dollar (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| 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 | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
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,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
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,” "the dates of the Queen's reign 1952 - 2022," “AUSTRALIA, 2023”
Reverse
Engraved by Chern’ee Sutton
Lettering:
INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE
Description:
The reverse design principally inspired by the artwork of Chern’ee Sutton, the design of the coin is rich with Indigenous and military symbols that represent the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have served in the Australian Defense Force.” On the coin, a series of symbols depict soldiers leaving their communities and going to war, before a boomerang and a foot print depict personnel returning home and stepping back onto their land.” The legend at the top of the coin reads, "INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE."
INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE
Description:
The reverse design principally inspired by the artwork of Chern’ee Sutton, the design of the coin is rich with Indigenous and military symbols that represent the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have served in the Australian Defense Force.” On the coin, a series of symbols depict soldiers leaving their communities and going to war, before a boomerang and a foot print depict personnel returning home and stepping back onto their land.” The legend at the top of the coin reads, "INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE."
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in 14 Coin Set | Unknown |