ENDEAVOUR Voyage of Discovery 2 Oz Silver Coin 2$ Australia 2020
This beautiful Silver coin celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the British Royal Navy's research vessel Endeavour reaching Australia in 1770. The coin features a rotating ship's wheel insert, has an Antique Finish quality and comes in an elegant case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage to 1.770 pieces worldwide.
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€179.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Australia
- Year
- 2020
- Face Value
- 2 Dollars
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 62.2 (2 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 45.6
- Quality
- Antique Finish
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.770
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 2 oz - less than 3 oz
The reverse of the coin features representations of the scientific breakthroughs and discoveries made during Endeavour's journey. Arranged around a central insert of a rotating ship's wheel, these representations include the ship, a sun dial charting the path of Venus, navigational tools, Banksia flowers named after Joseph Banks, mapping equipment and James Cook. On top of the reverse, the inscription: "ENDEAVOUR" – the name of the coin and "1770 – 2020". On the bottom, the inscription: "2020" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "AUSTRALIA" – the issue country, "2 DOLLARS" – the face value, "2020" – the issue year and "2oz 9999" – the weight and the fineness of the Silver.
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