Circulated.

1974 Australia 2 cents

The Australian two cent piece features  the 2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on the obverse with lettering: ‘ELIZABETH II’, ‘AUSTRALIA’ and the year.

On the reverse, a Frill-necked Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the Frilled Dragon, endemic to Australia and south New Guinea with lettering: ‘2’ and the engraver’s initials ‘SD’.

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