Australia 2 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2009
4th Portrait - 1966 Decimal Pattern
Information
Country
Australia
Australia
Currency
Dollar
(1966 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year
2009
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.53
Diameter (mm)
21.6
Thickness (mm)
3
Description
2 Cents - Elizabeth II from Australia. Issued in 2009. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 21.6 mm and weighs 5.53 g.
- Obverse
- 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
- Reverse
- Fresh cluster of wattle, always a popular contender for Australia's national floral emblem, but not officially elevated to that position until 1988 - 22 years after the Mészáros design.
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.3K | Proof in 5 Coin Pattern set |
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