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2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Tears of the Moon
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2021 |
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| Weight | 62.213 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the Inca moon goddess Mama Quilla rendered in intricate high-relief on the outer annular ring, her figure surrounded by iconographic representations of a panther and a serpent — adversarial creatures in Inca mythology said to attempt to devour her during a lunar eclipse. The central void of the coin is occupied by a raised convex Perspex dome containing silver particles suspended in purified white mineral oil, symbolising the tears of Mama Quilla and referencing the series title 'Tears of the Moon'. The overall design is executed in an antiqued finish, enhancing the depth and visual drama of the mythological imagery. The Perth Mint privy mark 'P' and the designer's initials 'NM' appear in the field. |
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The "Tears of the Moon" branding belongs to Perth Mint's long-running colored proof series exploiting the commercial appeal of ultra-high-purity four-nines silver — a step beyond the .999 fineness used by most sovereign mints. The 2021 release appeared during a period of sustained retail demand for Perth Mint collectibles in Asian markets, particularly China, where lunar-themed and celestially branded silver had driven a sharp uptick in subscription sales through the late 2010s.
The $2 face value is a legal denomination under Australian law, though no circulation was ever intended.