Two cent 1990 - Not intended for circulation
The 1990 Royal Australian Mint proof coins set was presented in a clear acrylic case with red folder used for protection. A small amount of sets (1,985 out of 51,723) were packaged with The Australian International Coin Fair Sydney March 1990 inscription.
Most years since 1966, the Royal Australian Mint has released a proof set containing proof examples of Australia's circulating coinage. Proof coins have a different and more refined manufacturing process than circulation coins. The dies are polished to give a cameo-like/mirror-like or matte finish.
Two cent 1990 value
The value of a Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- PR
- NBU
| Variety | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 | PR-68 | PR-69 | PR-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | $7.60 | - | - | - | - | $24.00 | $53.80 |
| Variety | NBU-64 | NBU-65 | NBU-66 | NBU-67 | NBU-68 | NBU-69 | NBU-70 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | - | - | $23.20 | - | - | - | - |
NBU (Numismatic Brilliant uncirculated): Coins not intended for circulation struck and sold by the Mint, often in a special package. For most NBU certified coins, they are attributed the MS grades, unless a circulation coin wasn't produce for that particuliar combinaison of year, denomination and design. While not quite non circulating legal tender it is not too unusual to find coins intended for mint sets in circulation.
While these coins might bear the same design as normal circulating coins their lustre and quality of strike sometimes makes them stand out from the norm.
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Varieties and features
Two cent 1990
- Mintage:
- Proof: 51,723
- Alloy and composition: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, 0.5% tin
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 5.18 g
- Diameter: 21.59 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Finish(es) (types):
- Uncirculated
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1990
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Frilled lizard.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Raphael Maklouf
- Reverse: Stuart Devlin
Last update : Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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