2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (3rd Portrait - Australian Kookaburra)
Australia • 2 Dollars • Silver (.999) • 1995–1996
- Denomination
- 2 Dollars
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 1995–1996
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 62.207 g
- Diameter
- 50.3 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 290
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Where it came from
The 1995 Australian Kookaburra two-dollar coin is part of a celebrated series issued by the Perth Mint, which began in 1990. These coins were designed to celebrate Australia's unique wildlife, specifically the iconic kookaburra, and served as a flagship bullion offering for the mint. The design was intended to showcase the high standard of craftsmanship associated with the Perth Mint, combining numismatic appeal with investment-grade silver purity.
The obverse features the third effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Raphael Maklouf, which was the standard portrait used on Australian coinage during that era. The reverse design, which changes annually to depict a different kookaburra pose, was executed by talented mint engravers. The series received significant acclaim from collectors worldwide for its striking artistry and consistent quality, establishing it as a perennial favorite in the global silver bullion market.
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