2006 Two Cent with mature effigy PCGS PR70DCAM
In 2006, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of decimal currency, the Royal Australian Mint issued a special fine silver set that included a round fifty cent, a two cent, and a one cent piece. The coins were unique because they bore Arnold Machin’s youthful Queen Elizabeth on the obverse instead of Ian Rank-Broadley’s more mature bust. Because of their unique design, the sets are wildly popular and very well known. What is less well known is that a very, very small number of two cent pieces were erroneously struck bearing Rank-Broadley’s mature bust. To date, just four of these world-class error coins have been discovered. Two pieces are interred in long-term collections and will not return to the market; the third coin is in the United Kingdom, its status unknown; the fourth coin is offered here. The coin is graded a perfect PR70DC with PCGS, and we invite expressions of interest from serious collectors of Australian variety coins and world-class rarities. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale).