Australia 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II, 2000
4th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra - Roman Silver Antoninianus
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II
Year
2000
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
62.207
Diameter (mm)
50.3
Thickness (mm)
4.5
Description
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2000. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 50.3 mm and weighs 62.21 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
- Reverse
- Kookaburra on Branch (similar to KM# 616) with a special privy mark depicting the overlapping reverse and obverse designs of a Roman Silver Antoninianus coin, struck between 200-300 AD. The reverse design shows the deity Aequitas holding scales and a scepter, to personify equity and fair dealing. Gordian III, whose portrait appears on the obverse.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2K | BU - Specimen Finish |
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