2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Wedge-Tailed Eagle - 6th Portrait, Endangered Wildlife (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4372 |
| Weight (g) | 62.213 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.28 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 165.47 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.44 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Jody Clark
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
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,” and the face value “2 DOLLARS.”
Reverse
Engraved by John M. Mercanti
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P JM
2022 2oz 9999 SILVER
Description:
The coin’s ultra-high relief reverse focuses on the magnificent head of a wedge-tailed eagle. Standing especially proud of the coin’s table, the artistry highlights the bird’s superbly effective eyes, which allow it to pinpoint prey from a great height, and a large, hooked beak. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2022 – 2oz 9999 SILVER" found around below denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the left side and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly at the bottom.
AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE
P JM
2022 2oz 9999 SILVER
Description:
The coin’s ultra-high relief reverse focuses on the magnificent head of a wedge-tailed eagle. Standing especially proud of the coin’s table, the artistry highlights the bird’s superbly effective eyes, which allow it to pinpoint prey from a great height, and a large, hooked beak. The inscriptions read "AUSTRALIAN WEDGE-TAILED EAGLE" around above right, "2022 – 2oz 9999 SILVER" found around below denotes the year, weight, content, and purity, with the Perth Mint “P” mintmark completing the design at the left side and the designer's initials (JM) appears discreetly at the bottom.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 P | 2,000 | Perth Mint, Proof, High Relief - Enhanced Reverse | Unknown |