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The two dollar coin denomination (written as $2) was introduced on 20 June 1988, when it replaced the banknote of the same value. The reverse design by Horst Hahne features a representation of the head and shoulders of a traditional Australian Aboriginal elder (hence the popular name for the coin type, the Aboriginal Elder), a representation of the Southern Cross and a representation of Australian flora. It was inspired by a drawing by Mr Ainslie Roberts depicting aboriginal man Gwoya Jungarai, hence the coin being listed as "Gwoya Jungarai" type in some recent catalogues. Coins issued in 2000 have now been in circulation for 21 years. | ||||||
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Variety | In mint sets | |
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Mintage | Issued: 24,786 (included in total) | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coins in mint sets: | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
Mintage | Issued: 10,367 (included in total) | |
Details | Proof FDC coins with coloured reverse (the flag is coloured red, white and blue) in mint sets: |
Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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Royal Australian Mint | 2001 | Mint | link | |
Royal Australian Mint | 2001 | Mintage | link |
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Country | Australia |
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Currency | Australian Dollar |
Coin Type | Two Dollars Aboriginal Elder |
Issued | 2000 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley |
Face Value | 2 (x Dollar) |
Circulation Mintage | 5,706,000 (5.7 million) |
Total Mintage | 5,741,153 (5.7 million) |
Current | Yes |
Material | Aluminium-Bronze |
Designer | Horst Hahne |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Size | 20.500 mm |
Thickness | 2.800 mm |
Mass | 6.600 g |
OCC ID | KQBV-YXOW-RCPE-JZNP |
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Source | Reference ID |
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Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Australia KM# 406 |