2 oz, Australia, 2017, Silver - Koala (Antiqued)
2 oz, Australian, 2017, 2 Dollars, Antiqued Silver - Koala. Features one of Australia’s favourite animals, the Australian Koala
2 oz, Australian, 2017, Silver - Koala (Antiqued),This coin is part of the Australian Koala series and minted by the Perth Mint(P) in several sizes(1 kg silver, 5 oz silver, 1 oz silver numismatic (proof, high relief) and 1 oz silver bullion).
The Mint commented on the coin release "Issued annually since 1987, the full range of trusted releases offer an outstanding choice of pure gold, silver and platinum coins, each authorised by the Australian Government as official legal tender. In 2018, the Australian Koala also comes in 99.99% pure silver. The 12th annual design portrays one of Australia’s most loved marsupials astride two branches in a flowering eucalyptus tree."
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
Australia |
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Year |
2017 |
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Value |
2 oz, 2 Dollars, Two Dollars, $2 AUD |
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Metal |
0.9999 silver (Ag) |
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Weight |
62.20 gm |
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Diameter |
40.600 mm |
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Thickness |
6.42 mm |
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Obverse Design |
Ian Rank--Broadley(IRB) |
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Reverse Design |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2oz 9999 Ag (bottom left) 2017 (bottom centre) 2 DOLLARS(bottom right) IRB (initials, below the head) |
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Reverse |
Features koala in Tree Lettering: P (Perth Min's Mark, centre right side) |
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Edge |
Milled (no inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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2017 |
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- Material
- Silver
- Denomination
- $2 AUD
2 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 2000s
- Object
- Animal - Koala
- Rulers
- Queen Elizabeth II