Coloured Coronation anniversary coin from Royal Australian Mint

Royal Australian Mint marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a coloured $2 coin. The coin marks the queen's sixty years on the throne as the diamond jubilee of the coronation is celebrated during 2013.

The $2 commemorative coin has a 'C' mintmark and purple colour, with a design which features a stylised representation of St Edward’s Crown surrounded by circles including a pattern of purple coloured, the colour synonymous with royalty stripes.

Sixtieth anniversary of the Coronation coin details

Denomination: $2
Metal: Al Br
Diameter: 20.62
Finish: Uncirculated

To order the coin, visit the Royal Australian Mint website.

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