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Description:
Obverse
2nd portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara
Reverse
Frill-necked Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), also known as the Frilled Dragon, endemic to Australia and south New Guinea.
NOTE: the 1966 issue comes from three different mints, the coins are distinguishable by tiny differences at the claws of the lizard:
Perth mint: the first finger at the left hand (from viewer's point of view) has a blunted claw
Melbourne mint: the second finger at the right hand has a blunted claw
Canberra mint: both fingers have claws
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1 Penny (A. Toogood - Sydney, New South Wales)
Country: Australia - Colonial
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(1/240)
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Diamond Wedding)
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2 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Australian Kookaburra)
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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Golden Jubilee Coronation)
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; with "F:D:")
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25 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee)
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Year: 2014 / Material: Silver (.999)