Description
1988 Australian $2 Coin – First Year of Issue
The 1988 $2 coin is the first of its kind, introduced to replace the $2 paper note. It features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and an Aboriginal Elder with the Southern Cross on the back. The initials “HH” on the reverse stand for Horst Hahne, the coin’s designer.
Composition: Aluminum bronze
Weight: 6.60g
Diameter: 20.62mm
Edge: Interrupted milled
Mintage: Approx. 160 million
While common in circulation, uncirculated or proof versions can fetch higher prices, generally between $5 and $15. A must-have for collectors marking the start of Australia’s $2 coin era.















