2 Dollars - Charles III - Tastes like Australia - 6th Portrait, VEGEMITE centenary (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4555 |
| 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 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
2 DOLLARS
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,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II 1952 - 2022
AUSTRALIA 2023
2 DOLLARS
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,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Aaron Baggio
Lettering:
VEGEMITE CENTENARY
1923 2023
TASTES LIKE AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design features a VEGEMITE sandwich (an iconic Australian staple made by spreading a thin layer of savory, dark brown yeast extract paste over generous amounts of butter on bread) as its focal point dividing dates year of establishment above and year of issue below, surrounded by a black ring, one of VEGEMITE brand colors. The words "VEGEMITE CENTENARY" sit above the ring, with the VEGEMITE tagline the words “TASTES LIKE AUSTRALIA” sitting below divided by a Vegemites logo in diamond shape on both sides.
VEGEMITE CENTENARY
1923 2023
TASTES LIKE AUSTRALIA
Description:
The reverse design features a VEGEMITE sandwich (an iconic Australian staple made by spreading a thin layer of savory, dark brown yeast extract paste over generous amounts of butter on bread) as its focal point dividing dates year of establishment above and year of issue below, surrounded by a black ring, one of VEGEMITE brand colors. The words "VEGEMITE CENTENARY" sit above the ring, with the VEGEMITE tagline the words “TASTES LIKE AUSTRALIA” sitting below divided by a Vegemites logo in diamond shape on both sides.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,000,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |