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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 2020 have now been in circulation for only one year. | ||||||
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Variety | In mint sets | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Brilliant Unirculated coins in RAM mint set. | |
In Sets |
Possum Magic Uncirculated Baby Set - 2020 Six Coin Uncirculated Year Set, mintage unknown
6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 cents Possum Magic, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents 2020 Uncirculated Year Set - A New Effigy Era - 6th Portrait, mintage unknown 6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Proof coins in RAM mint sets. | |
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Possum Magic Proof Baby Set - 2020 Six Coin proof Year Set, mintage unknown
6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 cents Possum Magic, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents Proof Set 2020 - A New Effigy Era - 6th Portrait, mintage unknown 6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents - variety: Proof Set 2020 - Milestones and Celebrations, mintage unknown (not included in the above set) |
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Country | Australia |
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Currency | Australian Dollar |
Coin Type | Two Dollars Aboriginal Elder |
Issued | 2020 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
Face Value | 2 (x Dollar) |
Total Mintage | unknown |
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 | PMVR-OAPC-NMZM-ENQG |
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A New Effigy Era - 6th Portrait
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