Australia’s first $2 date – issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 8.43 grams of sterling silver.
Official Australian legal tender issue – spans 20.50mm in diameter.
Portrays an Australian Indigenous elder, beneath the Southern Cross.
Designed by the Royal Australian Mint’s Horst Hahne.
Obverse bears Raphael Maklouf’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Specifications
Quality
Proof
Metal
Silver
Country of Issue
Australia
Denomination
$2
Issued By
Royal Australian Mint
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Australia Indigenous Elder 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin
$212.00 AUD
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A must-have for every collection, we are delighted to present the Indigenous Elder 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin!
Driven from use by inflation, and by the obvious contrast in cost efficiency when compared with a more durable $2 coin, Australia’s $2 banknote was consigned to the pages of history in the 1980s. To celebrate this major milestone in the nation’s currency history, the first $2 was not only struck for circulation in aluminium-bronze – it was struck as a special commemorative issue in silver!
Created by Royal Australian Mint designer Horst Hahne, the first $2 was Australia’s third currency issue to recognise Australia’s indigenous heritage. Depicting an aboriginal elder beneath the Southern Cross, this groundbreaking type was struck by the Royal Australian Mint in 1988 – the year that marked the 200th anniversary of European settlement of Australia.
A highly sought after date in Australia’s decimal series, there’s no doubt that the nation’s first $2 issue is especially desirable when struck to immaculate Proof quality from sterling silver. A sparkling addition to any collection, secure your coin now! Click add to cart!
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Australia Indigenous Elder 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin
$212.00 AUD
Unit price /
Unavailable
Issued By
Royal Australian Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1988
Denomination
$2
Grade
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Metal
Silver
Quality
Proof
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Diameter (mm)
20.5
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A must-have for every collection, we are delighted to present the Indigenous Elder 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin!
Driven from use by inflation, and by the obvious contrast in cost efficiency when compared with a more durable $2 coin, Australia’s $2 banknote was consigned to the pages of history in the 1980s. To celebrate this major milestone in the nation’s currency history, the first $2 was not only struck for circulation in aluminium-bronze – it was struck as a special commemorative issue in silver!
Created by Royal Australian Mint designer Horst Hahne, the first $2 was Australia’s third currency issue to recognise Australia’s indigenous heritage. Depicting an aboriginal elder beneath the Southern Cross, this groundbreaking type was struck by the Royal Australian Mint in 1988 – the year that marked the 200th anniversary of European settlement of Australia.
A highly sought after date in Australia’s decimal series, there’s no doubt that the nation’s first $2 issue is especially desirable when struck to immaculate Proof quality from sterling silver. A sparkling addition to any collection, secure your coin now! Click add to cart!
