2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - 20th Century Monarchs, Victoria - 4th Portrait, Masterpieces in Silver (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 500 |
| Weight (g) | 8.55 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 22.74 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
TWO DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" and the face value “TWO DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 2000
TWO DOLLARS
IRB
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the coin's mintage year, "2000" and the face value “TWO DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Brock
Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·
T.B.
Description:
The coin reverse features a bust of HM Queen Victoria facing left (the 'Old Head' or 'Widow Head' portrait), wearing a diadem partly covered by a veil which falls down onto her shoulder. The emblem of the Order of the Garter on her left above the truncation, partly covered by the veil. A pearl or beaded necklace about her neck with a pendant and single-drop earrings hangs from her visible ear. Below the shoulder truncation are the engraver's initials surrounded by legend "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX INDIAE IMPERATOR" means Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the Britains Queen, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India.
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·
T.B.
Description:
The coin reverse features a bust of HM Queen Victoria facing left (the 'Old Head' or 'Widow Head' portrait), wearing a diadem partly covered by a veil which falls down onto her shoulder. The emblem of the Order of the Garter on her left above the truncation, partly covered by the veil. A pearl or beaded necklace about her neck with a pendant and single-drop earrings hangs from her visible ear. Below the shoulder truncation are the engraver's initials surrounded by legend "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX INDIAE IMPERATOR" means Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the Britains Queen, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |