2 Dollars ($2)

Australian 2 Dollar Coin

Australia · 1999

A small, thick, gold-coloured coin featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an image of an Aboriginal tribal elder, Gwoya Tjungurrayi, set against a background of the Southern Cross and grass trees on the reverse.

Country: Australia
Year: 1999
Denomination: 2 Dollars ($2)
Metal: 92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel (Aluminium Bronze)

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Overview

Historical significance

Introduced in 1988 to replace the two-dollar note, the design was chosen to honour the heritage of Australia's Indigenous peoples. Specifically, it depicts Gwoya Tjungurrayi (known as 'One Pound Jimmy'), a Walpiri-Anmatyerre man who was a respected elder.

Estimated value

$2.00 - $5.00 AUD (Typical circulated condition)

Care & preservation

To maintain the coin's condition, handle it by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free numismatic holder or sleeve. Never use abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes, as these will permanently damage the surface and reduce any collector value.

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