2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Aboriginal Man - 3rd Portrait (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 101a |
| Weight (g) | 8.43 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 22.42 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1991
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1991
RDM
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Reverse
Engraved by Horst Hahne
Lettering:
2 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse depicts an Aboriginal Elder (half-length figure of Aboriginal male, bare-chested, facing three-quarters right), the Southern Cross constellation above right, and a grass tree below right. To the right of the man, on two lines the face value and denomination "2 DOLLARS."
2 DOLLARS
Description:
The reverse depicts an Aboriginal Elder (half-length figure of Aboriginal male, bare-chested, facing three-quarters right), the Southern Cross constellation above right, and a grass tree below right. To the right of the man, on two lines the face value and denomination "2 DOLLARS."
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 25,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof | Unknown |
| 1988 | 5,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - MIS Sydney Coin Fair Set | Unknown |
| 1988 | 20,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |
| 1988 | 24,000 | Royal Australian Mint, Proof - Masterpieces in Silver Set | Unknown |