2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish, Papua New Guinea

2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish, Papua New Guinea, 1975-2004 obverse image2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish, Papua New Guinea, 1975-2004 reverse image
2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Papua New Guinea flagPapua New Guinea
  • Years of Minting:
    1975-2004
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date), The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$57.15

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Scorpion fish or lion fish (Pterois volitans) below denomination. This fish can be found in most reefs around Papua-New Guinea. It is highly invasive in the Caribbean and US West Atlantic coasts probably due to aquarium trade.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


William Shoyer

Obverse

Description:


National emblem, a paradise bird on a Dundu, ceremonial drum. Behind, a spear. Date below, name of the country above

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Richard Renninger

Edge

Description:


Smooth

2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


PAPUA NEW GUINEA FM 1975

Reverse:


2 t

2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)

Size

2 Toea - Elizabeth II Scorpion Fish sizes
  • Weight:4.15 g
  • Diameter:21.72 mm
  • Thickness:1.78 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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