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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - HMAS Australia II
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Thickness | 3 mm |
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| Obverse description | Fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, as sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2011 arcs around the upper periphery, with the engraver's initials IRB positioned below the truncation of the bust. The design is set within a plain field with no additional ornamentation. |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the Kent-class heavy cruiser HMAS Australia II in full relief, sailing upon stylised waters, set against a background map featuring the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Battle honours of the vessel are inscribed in the upper half of the coin's field. The commemorative legend 100 YEARS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 1911 - 2011 arcs around the upper periphery, with H.M.A.S. AUSTRALIA II and the denomination 2 DOLLARS positioned around the lower periphery. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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