What is the most expensive 2 dollar coin?
The detail that makes $2 ‘Gold Poppy’ coin worth $200 Joey Kandiah, a Perth-based teacher behind popular TikTok account The History of Money, has revealed the existence of the “rarest circulating” $2 coin that could be worth 100 times its value.
How many different Australian $2 coins are there?
When introduced, it was necessary to accommodate this new coin with seven existing denominations. This denomination has since been used for commemorative designs.
What is a 2 dollar Australian coin made of?
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.
How much is an Australian 2 dollar coin worth?
A true uncirculated coin would easily sell for $25-$30. With a mintage of just under 3 million the 2016 Decimal Changeover 2 Dollar is still routinely found in change. Too new to have a CV listed the coin looks to sell for $5-$10 ex-mint bag.
Which Australian $2 coin is worth the most?
He says Australia’s “rarest circulating $2 coin” was one of two commemorative coins issued for Remembrance Day in 2012. “5.8 million of these ‘Gold Poppy’ coins were made. These are worth around $10 in uncirculated condition,” he said in the video. While the other – the coloured poppy – can be worth far more.
Are there any $2 coins worth money?
“Coins made in 1988 and 1989 with ‘HH’ on them are only worth $2,” he said in the video. “As there were 198 million of these minted.”
How much is a 2012 $2 coin worth?
He explained the flawed coloured minting process meant “it was hard for the colour to remain on the coin after usage”. “A coin without paint can sell for about $50, one with paint remaining can sell for $100,” he said. “And in uncirculated condition, upwards of $200, depending on the grade.”
What does HH mean on a 2 dollar coin?
Horst Hahne
See a video of the “HH” $2 coin above The symbol represents the initials of Horst Hahne, the Royal Australian Mint chief engraver at the time the coins were first introduced.
What old Australian coins are worth money?
Five Aussie coins that are worth a pretty penny
- 2007 double obverse five cent coin. This coin from 2007 was incorrectly minted with the Queen’s head on both sides.
- 2000 mule variation double ringed $1 coin.
- 2001 federation upset error.
- 2000 incuse flag Millennium 50 cent coin.
When was the 2 dollar coin minted in Australia?
Australian 2 dollar coins were originally issued to replace the $2 banknote in 1988 and was minted for the first 2 years with the designers initials HH on the bust of the aboriginals portrait. (i) Renniks 27th (2016), McDonald’s 13th (2005).
When was the remembrance 2 dollar coin minted?
2017 Remembrance $2 Green/Purple rosemary (image courtesy of the RAM) Australian 2 dollar coins were originally issued to replace the $2 banknote in 1988 and was minted for the first 2 years with the designers initials HH on the bust of the aboriginals portrait.
Is the Australian 2 dollar coin a dove?
A few weeks ago the Royal Australian Mint confirmed they would be issuing a new commemorative Australian $2 coin. Printed with green concentric circles the design features a dove with an olive branch for Remembrance. We can expect to see these coins in circulation in the coming months.
Who is the designer of the 2019 two dollar coin?
This 2019 $2 coloured coin commemorates a century of repatriation in Australia. Designed by Horst Hahne. The designer’s initials were removed from the coins from 1990 onwards This 2019 $2 coloured coin commemorates the 30th Anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day.