| Australia | |
| Value | 0.02 AUD |
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| Mass | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 21.59 mm |
| Thickness | mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 97% copper 2.5% zinc 0.5% tin |
| Years of minting | 1966–1991 and 2006 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Queen Elizabeth II, Australia's Queen |
| Designer | Arnold Machin, Raphael Maklouf |
| Design date | 1966 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Frill-necked Lizard |
| Designer | Stuart Devlin |
| Design date | 1966 |
The Australian 2-cent coin was introduced in 1966 and was the second least valued coin until it was withdrawn from circulation in 1992 (along with the 1-cent piece), however it is still counted as legal tender[1].
The coins were then melted down to make bronze medals for the 2000 Summer Olympics[2].
The reverse side of the coin featured the image of a Frill-necked Lizard.
References
- Ian W. Pitt, ed (2000). Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values (19th ed. ed.). Chippendale, N.S.W.: Renniks Publications. ISBN 0-9585574-4-6.
- Prospect Stamps and Coins
External links
| Preceded by Denomination Created |
Two Cents (Australian) 1966–1991 |
Succeeded by Denomination Abolished |
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