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1988 $2 First Issue Silver Proof

Australia $2 1988 Sterling silver proof Australia’s first $2 proof coin, struck in sterling silver for the introduction of the $2 denomination and the opening of the new Parliament House.

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Type Coin
Country Australia
Denomination $2
Year 1988
Variety Sterling silver proof
Mintage 45,000
Shape Round

Overview

Australia’s first $2 proof coin, struck in sterling silver for the introduction of the $2 denomination and the opening of the new Parliament House.

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Range AverageAUD 95.06 Range LowAUD 64.99 Range HighAUD 149.99 Listings In Range14
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Australia 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin - First Year of Issue AUD 79.00 listed 03 Sep 2026 Australia 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin - First Year of Issue AUD 94.99 listed 02 Sep 2026 1988 Australia $2 Sterling Silver Proof Coin – First $2 Coin Issue AUD 85.45 listed 25 Aug 2026 Royal Australian Mint - 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin - First Year of Issue AUD 106.70 listed 24 Aug 2026 Royal Australian Mint - 1988 $2 Silver Proof Coin - First Year of Issue AUD 90.00 listed 23 Aug 2026
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Australian $2 First Issue and Standard Types

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