The inscriptions along the rim: title of Queen, title of state, the year of minting. In the center - bust of Queen Elizabeth II (portrait by Raphael Maklouf) right.

Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as monarch of the other Commonwealth Realms.

In the center - the image of the Aboriginal Elder Gwoya Jungarai, known as One Pound Jimmy, face value, the Southern Cross and grass tree (Xanthorrhoea).

The Australian 2 dollar coin was issued to replace the two dollar note in 1988.