Elizabeth II - 2 Dollars 1988 - Australia

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The Australian two dollar coin was introduced on 20th June 1988 replacing the $2 note that was withdrawn from circulation.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.

Référence : KM# 101, Schön# 72

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)