Two cent 1981 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Two cent 1981 value
The value of a Two cent 1981 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- MS-60 to 65
- MS-66 to 70
- Not for circulation
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-61 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 - Without SD | - | $251 | $300 | $350 | - | - |
| 1981 - With SD | - | - | - | $2.30 | $6.80 | $13.00 |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-66 | MS-67 | MS-68 | MS-69 | MS-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 - Without SD | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 - With SD | $30.40 | $56.30 | - | - | - |
Mint state (MS) defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values of NBU, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
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Varieties and features
Two cent 1981 - Without SD
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 81,064,000
- Alloy and composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.18 g
- Diameter: 21.59 mm
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1981
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: Frilled lizard.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Two cent 1981 - With SD
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 70,820,000
- Proof: 86,100
- Alloy and composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.18 g
- Diameter: 21.59 mm
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1981
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
- Reverse: Frilled lizard.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Arnold Machin
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Last update : Thursday, May 8, 2025
