Australian coins celebrating late queen criticised for poor likeness
The two coins, created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, have been subject of online debateTwo Australian coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II have been criticised for failing to resemble the late monarch.The $5 (£2.56) and 50c (26p) silver coins, created by Royal Australian Mint to...
<p>The two coins, created to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s birth, have been subject of online debate</p><p>Two Australian coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II have been criticised for failing to resemble the late monarch.</p><p>The $5 (£2.56) and 50c (26p) silver coins, created by Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the centenary of the queen’s birth, were released in an online ballot that closed on Wednesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/06/australian-coins-celebrating-queen-elizabeth-ii-criticised-poor-likeness">Continue reading...</a>
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