Two Dollars | Royal Australian Mint (2024)

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What year were $2 coins minted in Australia? ›

A 2012 coloured red poppy $2 coin, in mint condition, could sell for $280 because only half a million coins were produced using that design, Mr Kandiah said. "The 2013 coronation two dollar coin has a low mintage of 994,000, that coin can be worth anywhere between $40 and $140 depending on condition," he said.

The 1988 and 1989 dated coins carried the designer's initials. Designed by Horst Hahne. The designer's initials were removed from the coins from 1990 onwards. No two dollar coins were produced in 1991.

The $2 coin is made of 92% copper, 6% aluminium and 2% nickel. It is circular in shape, and has an interrupted milled edge. It weighs 6.6 grams and is 20.5 millimetres in diameter. The 1 and 2 cent coins were first introduced with decimalisation on 14 February 1966.

Some $2 bank notes can also be valuable if they have certain serial numbers or are in mint condition, Sterling and Currency said, with some of the oldest bills worth up to $5,000.

As you can see from the image above, the surface layer of the coin has peeled over the roman numerals 'II' and is also separated at the effigy section of the Queen's hair. This lamination error has caused a crack to continue up through the crown.

The 1930 penny is the most famous and valuable, with only a few known to exist, making it exceptionally rare. Other notable years include 1925, 1946 and 1955, especially those with unique mint marks. Pennies from specific mints, like the Melbourne Mint, are also highly coveted.

Overall, it's pretty straightforward. The deciding factors are historic significance, how many were issued (or 'minted'), interesting designs and the condition of the coin. Uniqueness is also important. For example, you might not find a coin with an 'error' – like a missing date – very interesting.

Although there are not many truly rare one dollar coins from Australia, the 2000 "mule" dollar is the most valuable $1 coin from Australia. It has become one of the most widely known collectible decimal coins with regular exposure in the media.

A seemingly rare Australian $2 coin is selling for thousands of dollars online - but experts warn it's worth no more than face value. The 'HH' stamp can be found on $2 coins minted between 1988 and 1989.

What is the HH on the Australian $2 coin? ›

The "HH" initials on the 1988 and 1989 $2 Australian coins signify the designer, Horst Hahne. Contrary to some beliefs about their rarity and high collectability, these coins are actually quite common. Horst Hahne, a notable artist, embedded his initials discreetly on these coins' design.

To find the value of your $2 bill, look at the year and seal color. Bills with red, brown and blue seals from 1862 through 1917 can be worth up to $1,000 or more on the U.S. Currency Auctions website, which bases the value on recent and past paper currency auctions.

Australian Olympic Team Coin commemorating the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro showcasing the red ring, emblem and athletes.

Gwoya Tjungurrayi is the man depicted on the $2 coin and was a boomerang salesman and elder in Central Australia. If the change is permitted, it will replace the current name of Stuart, after the Scottish pioneer John McDouall Stuart.

Answer and Explanation: If you have one of the old $2 bills that were printed through 1966, your $2 bill might be worth more than $2. Depending on the condition of your bill, its age, and which type of $2 bill you have, it could be worth from $200 to more than $1,000!

SINGLE COIN Struck by the Royal Australian Mint dated 2018 this Lest We Forget ANZAC two dollar al/bronze uncirculated features a striking design which is inspired by the Eternal Flame at the Austr... To mark the century of remembrance the Royal Australian Mint has released this 'C' mintmark coloured $2 coin.

Blank missed the rim forming process and failed to engage fully with collar die when struck resulting in the distinctive railroad rim of a partial collar error. Very unusual on a Two Dollar coin.

The Mint officially opened in Canberra in 1965. Its first tasks were to produce distinctively Australian coinage and facilitate a smooth changeover from British imperial pounds, shillings and pence to Australia's own decimal dollars and cents.