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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 2022 have now been in circulation for less than 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 Set |
Aussie Dino Egg Discovery, mintage unknown
6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents, 5 Cents, Coloured Dinosaur Medal | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 1,000 | |
Material | 0.999 Silver | |
Details | 8.55 g of 99.9% silver. | |
In Set |
2022 Fine Silver Proof Year Set, mintage 1,000
6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents, 5 Cents | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 50 | |
Material | 0.9999 gold | |
Details | 15.88 g of 99.99% gold. | |
In Set |
2022 Gold Proof Year Set, mintage 50
6 coins: $2 Aboriginal Elder, $1 Mob of Roos, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents, 5 Cents |
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Royal Mint |
Country | Australia |
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Currency | Australian Dollar |
Coin Type | Two Dollars Aboriginal Elder |
Issued | 2022 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Uncouped version) |
Face Value | 2 (x Dollar) |
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 | QRAP-OBNC-XRXY-OYJD |
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