Australian 1985-1998 Standard 2 Cent (2c) Mintages
The Raphael Maklouf portrait was used on the Australian two cent from 1985-1991 after which it was removed from circulation (in 1992). All these issues were struck at the Royal Australian Mint. Some years were not struck for circulation.
| 1985-1998 Standard 2 Cent (2c) Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer: | Raphael Maklouf |
| Reverse Designer: | Stuart Devlin |
| Obverse Design: | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Reverse Design: | Frilled Necked Lizard |
| Mass: | 5.20 grams |
| Diameter: | 21.59 mm |
| Composition: | 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin |
| Edge: | Plain |
1985-1998 Standard 2 Cent Images
Mintage Table
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Finish | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | RAM - Canberra | 32,600,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1985 | RAM - Canberra | 170,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1986 | RAM - Canberra | 180,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1987 | RAM - Canberra | 200,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 7 Coin Mint Set |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 28,900,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 240,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1988 | RAM - Canberra | 10,000 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Bicentennial Coin Fair 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1989 | RAM - Canberra | 124,500,000 | Circulation | Circulating | |
| 1989 | RAM - Canberra | 150,602 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1990 | RAM - Canberra | 106,218 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1991 | RAM - Canberra | 169,557 | Uncirculated | NCLT | 8 Coin Mint Set |
| 1991 | RAM - Canberra | 200 | Uncirculated | NCLT | Singapore Coin Fair 8 Coin Mint Set |
| Total | 187,226,577 | ||||
