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AUSTRALIA
KM 63 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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AUSTRALIA
KM 63 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 2 cents | 21.6 | 5.2 | Plain | Bronze | Medal |
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Inscriptions along the rim: title of Queen, title of state,
the year of minting. In the center - effigy of Elizabeth II of the United
Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as monarch of the other Commonwealth Realms. |
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On the central part the number '2' as face value, Frilled Lizard. Frilled lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) are also called frill-neck lizard or frilled dragon. The frill-necked lizard is the fauna symbol used for the Australian wildlife television program. |