Australian $2 (HH) & (RDM) Initials Coin
Certification COA
Denomination 2 Dollars
Diameter 145 mm
Distinctive feature Annual Series
Edge Plain-reeded
Error Multiple strike
Estimation *******
Grade VF+
Grading MS/PR-68
Metal Gold
Millesimal fineness 99 ‰
Mint Fair
Orientation dies 6h
Rarity R4 - Some known examples
Shape Half circle
Weight 6.6 g
Year of issue 1988
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Country: Australia
Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1988 (1988-2018)
Value: 2 Dollars
Currency: Dollar (1966-date)
Composition: Aluminium-Bronze
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Mintage: 160,852,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F/VF
References: KM# 101, Schön# 72
Obverse:
3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA 1988
RDM
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Reversr:
1/2 length figure of Aboriginal man at left, Southern Cross above, denomination at right, designer's initials below, Grass Tree to the far right
Lettering:
2
DOLLARS
HH
Engraver: Horst Hahne
Edge:
Smooth with 4 short reeded segments (5 grooves each)
Comments:
The Australian two dollar coin was introduced on 20th June 1988 replacing the $2 note that was withdrawn from circulation. This last $2 Note & First $2 Coin Set was a private issue that celebrated the withdrawal and introduction of the paper note and the metal coin.
Collection : Australian $2 (HH) & (RDM) Coin