UNC 2022 $2 Honey Bee & Peacekeeping Australia two Dollar Queen Coloured Coin

2022 $2 Honey Bee Coloured two dollar Uncirculated Coin

The Royal Australian Mint, in collaboration with the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, is delighted to introduce a coin that pays tribute to the remarkable honey bee and the thriving honey bee industry in Australia. This year, in 2022, we celebrate the bicentenary of the industry's establishment, marking two centuries of dedication and devotion to this vital aspect of our nation's agriculture. The coin's design is nothing short of spectacular, enhanced by vibrant colors, making it an irresistible addition to collectors' treasures.

Introduced to our shores in 1822, the European honey bee has not only survived but thrived, adapting to Australia's diverse climate and native flora. These resilient pollinators have played a pivotal role in producing the majority of the delectable honey that graces Australian tables. While Australia boasts over 1,500 native honeybee species, they tend to be less prolific honey producers compared to their European counterparts.

In spite of their diminutive stature and relatively short lifespans, honey bees offer so much more than just sweet nectar. They are esteemed as a vital agricultural asset, providing invaluable free pollination services that result in higher-quality crops and increased yields. The economic impact of honey bee pollination in Australia is staggering, contributing an estimated $4 to $6 billion to our nation's economy.

Across this vast and diverse land, approximately 20,000 registered beekeepers labor with dedication, managing over 640,000 hives, which collectively yield up to an astonishing 30,000 tonnes of honey each year. This golden treasure travels far and wide, gracing tables in nearly 40 countries around the globe, from Canada and China to Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and, naturally, right here in Australia.

The honey bee's industriousness and the Australian honey bee industry's resilience are a source of national pride. This coin serves as a symbol of gratitude and respect for these tiny yet mighty creatures and the dedicated individuals who tend to them, ensuring that the legacy of honey production and pollination endures for generations to come.

2022 $2 Peacekeeping coloured two dollar Uncirculated Coin

Seventy-five years ago, in 1947, marked a significant moment when four Australian military observers arrived in what is now Indonesia as part of a United Nations (UN) group tasked with supervising the ceasefire between nationalist and Netherlands colonial forces. This historic event paved the way for Australia's enduring commitment to global peacekeeping efforts. Since that time, tens of thousands of individuals from the Australian military, police, and civilian sectors have actively participated in approximately 70 peacekeeping missions and operations across more than 60 diverse countries.

The Royal Australian Mint proudly commemorates this invaluable contribution with the release of a distinctive colored $2 coin. The reverse design features a central light blue circle, symbolizing the color associated with UN peacekeepers, adorned with four concentric lines. On either side of this central motif, two doves gracefully carry olive branches, both universally recognized symbols of peace. The designer's initials, AS (Aleksandra Stokic), are elegantly placed under the olive branch near the left rim.

Encircling the lower portion of the coin, the inscription "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACEKEEPING" pays homage to the enduring legacy of Australia's commitment to fostering global peace. The obverse side features the coin's value and denomination, serving as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of Australian peacekeeping efforts around the world.

Please Note:
Due to an issue with the colour print on these coins, many of them are already demonstrating moderate to major flaking of the coloured ring on the reverse of the coin straight from the bags/rolls.  This issue is consistent across the entire release.

High- Resolution Image Disclaimer: The provided image is a high-resolution representation and does not necessarily reflect the exact condition of the coin you will receive. It serves as a visual reference for the design and features of the coin.

This listing is for an Uncirculated coin, it has not reach commerce circulation and has been taken directly from security bags/rolls or ram bags.

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Common terms:

UNC: Uncirculated â€“ These coins have not reached “commerce circulation” and are taken directly from Ram (Royal Australian Mint) rolls and bags.

Uncirculated coins are made using the same method as circulating coins but are struck multiple times with greater force, resulting in a cleaner coin.

These days security rolls (Armaguard/Prosegur) &/or security bags are also classified as UNC by the general public.

*Please note that due to the high-speed production techniques, even uncirculated coins may show slight imperfections such as minor bag marks or tiny rim indentations*.

aUNC: Almost uncirculated – These coins have been found in circulation; however, they look brand spanking new.

CIRC: Circulated – These coins vary in quality, i handpick every coin to ensure that the coin you receive is lightly circulated and is not junk, there will be no coin cancer (any greening/major toning), some coins may have lost some luster. Generally speaking, these coins have been in the hands of the general public and used as change in one point in their life.

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Our goal is to provide outstanding transparent service to all our customers, an image of the customer’s address with their purchase is taken and sent prior to postage.

PACKAGING:

To ensure safe arrival, every effort is made to package the coins in a safe & secured manner to avoid damage and loss during transit.

All coins are handled with cotton gloves.

All coins are sold in “As found condition” and have not been cleaned or polished by me in any way.

Orders with 3 or less coins are packaged with heavy duty LDPE zip lock bags or 2x2 coin holders (Both are PVC free, so you may leave it in the original packaging for long term storage)

Orders with 4 or more coins are vacuum sealed (These bags have a PE liner, so you may leave them in the original packaging for long term storage).

POSTAGE/HANDLING:

Since the queen’s passing, we have received unprecedented demand for these coins and have had to increase our handling time. Our team is working hard and diligently to have your coins shipped out as soon as possible.

All orders under the value of $50 are sent with free untracked postage (It is recommended to purchase tracked postage @$3.50).

All orders above the value of $50 are sent with free tracked postage.

There are options to add tracked postage if your order falls below $50 or express postage when purchasing your coins.

Happy to combine your orders where possible.

If you have yet to receive your coins after 10 business days from the “sent date”, please contact me directly.

IMAGES:

A random selection of coins had been taken for the images.

For UNC coins, it will more or less be the same

For Circ coins, the condition will vary.

The real color /shine of a coin may be the same or slightly different from the pictures shown on eBay caused by factors such as adjustments within your brightness and resolution of your digital devices like mobile phones or iPad.

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We have a 60-day return policy,

if you are unhappy with your coin(s) in anyway, please provide an image of both sides (Heads and tails) to expediate the process.

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Our team is working hard and diligently to have your coins shipped out as soon as possible.

All orders under the value of $100.00 are sent with tracking @$5.50.

All orders above the value of $100 are sent with free tracked postage.

Happy to combine your orders where possible.

If you have yet to receive your coins after 10 business days from the “sent date”, please contact us directly.

Please communicate or message us prior to commencing a return (99.99% of the time, the issue is resolved more promptly this way).

We have a 14-day return policy,

if you are unhappy with your coin(s) in any way, please provide an image of both sides (Heads and tails) to expedite the process.

To ensure safe arrival, every effort is made to package the coins in a safe & secured manner to avoid damage and loss during transit.

All coins are handled with cotton gloves.

All coins are sold in “As found condition” and have not been cleaned or polished by me in any way.

Orders with 3 or less coins are packaged with heavy duty LDPE zip lock bags or 2x2 coin holders (Both are PVC free, so you may leave it in the original packaging for long term storage)

Orders with 4 or more coins are vacuum sealed (These bags have a PE liner, so you may leave them in the original packaging for long term storage).

We are always looking for ways to improve our business and customer satisfaction. If you are unhappy with our service, please contact us directly and let us know.

Feedback plays a huge role for us; in that it helps us determine areas of improvements and it provides the confidence for new customers to make an informed purchase.

We operate 7 days a week and will endeavour to answer all your questions as promptly as possible. Effective and respectful communication means a lot to us. A courtesy message is sent when your order is being packed. We want to ensure that the coins described in our listing is the correct coin sent and that it is sent to your best receiving address.

A random selection of coins had been taken for the images.

For UNC coins, it will more or less be the same

For Circ coins, the condition will vary.

The real color /shine of a coin may be the same or slightly different from the pictures shown on eBay caused by factors such as adjustments within your brightness and resolution of your digital devices like mobile phones or iPad.