1988 $2 PROOF SILVER Coin. Royal Australian Mint
ITEM SPECIFICS
Year OF ISSUE:
1988
Country Of Issue :
Australia
Product Type :
Silver Coin
Material :
Silver
WEIGHT:
8.35 g
Silver
PURITY:
925
FINISH:
Proof
COA NUMBER
Yes
DENOMINATION:
$2
CERTIFICATION:
Yes
CIRCULATED/UNCIRCULATED::
UNCIRCULATED
-
Description
The introduction of a $2 coin is a major new development in Australia’s coinage system. The design on the reverse side depicts the bust of a traditional aboriginal set against a background of the Southern Cross and Australian flora. This design restores to Australian currency a recognition of Australian aboriginal heritage: A recognition that was lost when the $1 note was replaced by the $1 coin in 1984. The reverse was designed by The Royal Australian Mint’s Chief Engraver, Horst Hahne. The 1988 $2.00 Silver Proof Coin The introduction of a $2 coin is a major new development in Australia’s coinage system. The design on the reverse side depicts The obverse of the coin features the traditional effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf.
Coin Type: DecimalComposition: SilverYear: 1988Era: 1980sMint Marked: YesCountry: AustraliaFineness: 0.925Strike Type: ProofRegion of Origin: AustraliaColour: silver
