FREE: 1966 Two-cent coin (Australia)

The listing, 1966 Two-cent coin (Australia) has ended.

Australia
Value 0.02 AUD
Mass 5.20 g
Diameter 21.59 mm
Edge Plain
Composition 97% copper
2.5% zinc
0.5% tin
Years of minting 1966–1991 and 2006
The Type I two cent was issued from 1966 to 1984 with an additional proof striking in silver in 2006 as part of the 40th anniversary of decimal coinage set. It features a frilled necked lizard on the reverse and her majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

The issue was struck at the Melbourne and Perth mints in addition to the Royal Australian mint in 1966 to assist in the striking the tremendous amount of coins needed to replace 54 years of pre-decimal currency. In 1981, the Wales mint also assisted in striking two cent pieces due to the strong rise in demand for circulation currency due to economic growth.