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Valued Member
Australia
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Hi everyone. I am just wondering if there is anyone in the coin forum who collects $2 coins! I know many people don't like the $2 coins so don't collect them. I'm just interested if anyone does and if so, which coins/dates you collect.  |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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I collect $2 along with at least two of every Aussie coin that's gone into circulation, and I'm sure there's a lot more like me. I also collect most errors, but am not very interested in doubling. I love die cracks, die clashes, rim Cuds, planchet & lamination flaws, upsets, incuse millennium etc etc etc. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
655 Posts |
I have started putting about 2 newish looking ones for each year from circulation aside. The early years from circulation are really looking poor now, as are the early $1 coins. A pity I didn't put more aside each year as they came out. I don't think they will last another 20 years without looking pretty ikky.
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New Member
Australia
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As I am trying to complete an entire decimal collection in uncirculated condition, I do collect the $2 coin. I was just looking at them today to see what I needed to get that series completed first.
I pull them out of mint sets, and of course the $2 series is the easiest to get that way as it is the shortest series, and all are available in mint sets.
I also have a circulated collection as well that I pull out of change. I think I have that one completed except for the 1991 and I haven't seen a 2007 yet.
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Valued Member
Australia
112 Posts |
me too. I have a mostly circulated set with a couple unc for all years except 91
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Me too, all except 1991. Steve  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
2830 Posts |
G'day, my 1995 edition of Macca's says the 1991 $2 was "mint set only".
1993 then 1990 have the lowest mintages.
Peter in Darwin
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Valued Member
 Australia
414 Posts |
That all sounds interesting. I have very few $2 coins at the moment. I'm not sure why but I just haven't put them away. I think I will have to start and catch up of course . My main focus will still be 20 and 50 pieces though, particularly incuse flags 2000 50c, large head 2004 20c and of course wavy 2 1966 20c. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I have a complete set of all decimal coins from 1966 up to 2007 and that includes the $2 coins.
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Valued Member
Australia
112 Posts |
bm1947: does that include all the 50c commonwealth games coins for different sports?
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
5385 Posts |
NEAesculus, There have been 3 x 2007 $2 coins recently reported found in circulation. 2 by Muckeye in Nanango, the other by myself in Brisbane. Hopefully the numbers will increase shortly. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
655 Posts |
Last night I picked up 2 very bright and shiny Unc 2006 $2 coins in change. At first I thought they might be 2007 since they were so shiny but after I put on my glasses was surprised to see they were 2006. Someone must have cracked open a mint roll that hasn't seen daylight yet. Still looking out for 2007.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Learjet, I've been getting 10-15 brand new 2006 $2's p/wk for over 4 weeks now. I reckon there's been a mass release of them. At this rate I don't expect to see many 2007's till sometime next year.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
655 Posts |
Looks like it. Ah well at least I get to top up my 2006 $2 with Unc coins.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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My partial coin collection http://www.omnicoin.com/collection/gxseriesMy numismatics articles and collection: http://www.gxseries.com/numis/numis_index.htmRegularly updated at least once a month. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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My wife teaches a Karate class and after she finished, she was counting up the takings and pulled out, 6 bright shiny 2007 $2 coins, for me. Steve |
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Posted 10/17/2007 11:54 pm
