THREE Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coins; Uncommon Excellent Ex

Description: A 'Lot' of Three [3] x Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coins; Uncommon to Rare This is the special coin that, in 1988 marked the year Australia 'converted' from $2 Notes to $2 Dollar Coins for the first time... If you know the estimated value of these individual coins, you will have already realised what a combined 'value' pack this offering is to acquire them together. Immerse yourself in the History of Australia! This was a significant event in Australia in 1988 as the Country began to phase out Bank Notes of low denomination. This 'Australian Commemorated Event' really was significant in the 20th Century' and is one example of Australia's History at its best! These are excellent examples of the First Australian $2 Dollar Coin No need to search. Save time! Buy The Group of '3' as 'One Lot' now!Don't wait forever to find one in circulation 34 Years Later! One Set Only at this price, please order now, so that you do not miss out! Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.These coins are great value and previously have been carefully lifted from circulation and stored safely in my collection. This 'Lot' includes three [3] of the following 1988 Commemorative Coin.1988 - Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" $2 Dollar Coin; Uncommon to Rare - 2 Dollar Coins The two dollar coin denomination (written as $2) was introduced on 20 June 1988, when it replaced the banknote of the same value. The Reverse Design by Horst Hahne features a representation of the head and shoulders of a traditional Australian Aboriginal elder (hence the popular name for the coin type, the Aboriginal Elder), a representation of the Southern Cross and a representation of Australian flora. It was inspired by a drawing by Mr Ainslie Roberts depicting aboriginal man Gwoya Jungarai, hence the coin being listed as "Gwoya Jungarai" type in some recent catalogues. Unlike later issues, the 1988 and 1989 dated coins carry the designer's initials HH in the lower left field. Coins issued in 1988 have now been in circulation for 34 years. To the right, in two lines, the value and denomination 2 DOLLARS.The designer's initials HH (for Horst Hahne) are in the lower left field. The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wore on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1988. These coins have previously been carefully lifted from circulation and stored safely in a private collection. Photo Credits Photo 1 - An image of the three [3] Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coins in this 'Lot' Photo 2 - A 'macro' zoomed in image one of the Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coin; Uncommon and Excellent example Photo 3 - An explanatory image of the Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coin "HH" Intitials Photo 4 - An image of the three [3] Australian 1988 "Horst Hahn" FIRST $2 Dollar Coins in this 'Lot' in their protective cases Conclusion This is a great buy for Australian and International Collectors. Order now and make these Commemorative Coins yours! Please remember to 'click' Visit Store in the top right-hand corner of this listing to see many other great Offerings inside 'Space and Aviation Firsts'. "A Passion in Life - Is a Life Well Lived!" Kind Regards,

Price: 40 AUD

Location: Melbourne VIC

End Time: 2025-01-25T05:35:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10.57 AUD