2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Australian Kookaburra
Features
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 AUD = 1.38 USD |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.207 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Commemorative issue
Australian Kookaburra Bullion Coin Series
Obverse
3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the King George IV State Diadem
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
2 DOLLARS
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Raphael David Maklouf is a sculptor, best known for designing the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II used on the coins of many Commonwealth nations.
Maklouf was born in Jerusalem emigrating with his family to the United Kingdom after the Second World War. He attended the Camberwell School of Art until 1958, afterward becoming an academic lecturer for ten years. He was made an Associate of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1979.
Raphael Maklouf was born to a Jewish family. His father is Samuel Maklouf, born in Safed, Raphael Makouf's mother is Leonie Maklouf.
Reverse
Aduld and chick kookaburras on branch left. Privy mark, featuring overlapping reverse and obverse design of the Jubilee sovereign minted in 1887.”
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA 2 OZ. 999 SILVER
1998
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| Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,500 | Proof with Jubilee sovereign minted in 1887 on golden insert | |||||||||
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