2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Indigenous Military Service - 4th Portrait, Lest We Forget (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4152 |
| 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 2021
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,” “AUSTRALIA, 2021,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2021
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,” “AUSTRALIA, 2021,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by Chern’ee Sutton
Lettering:
INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE
C
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
C
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 C | 50,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Coincard | Unknown |
| 2021 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in First Nations 3 Coin Set | Unknown |
| 2021 | 7,500 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in PNC | Unknown |
| 2021 | 250,000 | Royal Australian Mint, BU in Roll (10,000 Rolls) | Unknown |
| 2021 | 2,000,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Circulation | Unknown |