1985 Australian 2 Cent Coin - Uncirculated

1985 2c Coin — Uncirculated

Single Uncirculated 2c bronze coin struck by the Royal Australian Mint. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.

Coin Specifications

• 1985 2c Coin featuring Stuart Devlin's iconic Frill-necked Lizard reverse design.
• Obverse proudly showcases Raphael Maklouf's 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (the debut year for this portrait on circulating 2c bronze).
• Condition Standard: Struck to Uncirculated standard, retaining original bronze mint bloom and crisp design detail.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N# 1558.
• Low Key Date Mintage: Lower circulating mintage of 32,600,000 (32.6 million) struck by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Technical Specs: Bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), 5.18g weight, 21.59mm diameter, plain edge.

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single uncirculated coin only, supplied in a protective Mylar flip.
• Condition Detail: Retains uncirculated details and full original mint bloom.
• Image Note: Images reflect the condition of each coin available.

About this Coin

The 1985 2c coin is a recognized key date for collectors of Australia's pre-decimal withdrawal bronze series. Marking the first year Raphael Maklouf's 3rd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appeared on decimal currency, its mintage of 32.6 million was significantly lower than the huge production runs of previous decades. Because 2c coins were officially withdrawn in 1992 and melted down in vast quantities, finding pristine uncirculated examples with original mint lustre today makes this a highly sought-after gap-filler for decimal date runs.