2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Australian Kookaburra; Honour Mark)

The 2000 Australian 2 Dollar coin featuring the kookaburra design was minted by the Royal Australian Mint as part of the circulating currency series. This specific iteration is distinguished by the inclusion of a small 'C' mintmark or other honour marks, which were introduced to commemorate significant events or national pride at the turn of the millennium. The reverse side features the iconic kookaburra, a motif frequently utilized on Australian coinage to symbolize the nation's unique fauna, rendered in a style that emphasizes the bird's natural habitat.

The obverse of the coin displays the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait, which replaced the Raphael Maklouf design in 1999, was intended to provide a more mature and realistic representation of the monarch. The design was widely praised for its balance of dignity and gravitas, becoming the standard for Australian coinage for over two decades. Collectors value this piece for its role in the transition of Australian numismatic imagery at the beginning of the 21st century.