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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
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| Year | 1994-1995 |
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| Thickness | 4 mm |
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| Obverse description | The third effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf, facing right, wearing the King George IV State Diadem and draped in a robe. The legend 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2 DOLLARS' arcs along the upper periphery, with the designer's initials 'RDM' appearing in the field. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a mirrored field typical of bullion and proof coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A highly detailed, naturalistic depiction of a kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) perched on a gnarled branch, facing left, with its characteristic large bill and richly textured plumage rendered in high relief. The legend 'THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA' arcs along the upper periphery, while '2 OZ. 999 SILVER' appears along the right field and the date '· 1995 ·' is inscribed at the base, all within a beaded inner border. |
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