Why is the $2 coin so unloved?

kchan1111 · August 20, 2014, 12:57:12 PM

How come no one ever talks about collecting the poor $2 coin? Why is it so unpopular?

A bit sad.

ausjack · August 20, 2014, 01:18:19 PM

Well for me there's a few reasons, haven't been around long enough to catch my eye being so small, very ordinary design but probably most of all too much money ends up sitting around as a small handful is $50 but they might get a bit more interest now with the different designs and colours but I don't think I'll get into them unless it's an error

Ok I haven't got $2 ATM sorry but how many $1 do you thing are in my hand..guess right and I'll find something to send you :ok:

stevo1962 · August 20, 2014, 01:43:09 PM

Looks like 99 there to me AJ

colour · August 20, 2014, 02:04:32 PM

Looks to be 111 coins to me!

Those $2 purple crowns from last year have grabbed my eye!

serial · August 20, 2014, 02:21:17 PM

looks like $68 to me

JeffH · August 20, 2014, 02:39:07 PM

I guess $79.
If you don't love them send them to me. I will cherish them -at least until they are spent.

Unicorn · August 20, 2014, 03:01:37 PM

I'll guess 64 because I feel lucky punk!

I could have sworn he wore a beanie in that movie.

ausjack · August 20, 2014, 03:20:28 PM

sorry I lead them astray kchan :angel: they should get back on track soon and by the way ya's are all wrong..and how small do you think my hands are :winkextra:

kchan1111 · August 20, 2014, 04:22:38 PM

My guess is 72.

Quote from: 'colour' pid='57522' dateline='1408509272'Those $2 purple crowns from last year have grabbed my eye!

Me too. Normally not a fan of coloured coins but the $2 purple crown does look nice.

ausjack · August 20, 2014, 04:26:47 PM

Ok if you don't mind keeping this going it's good with me but I'll move it if you like as I was just being silly as usual so a hint it's over $120

JeffH · August 20, 2014, 05:13:58 PM

$136?

Triggersmob · August 20, 2014, 06:03:28 PM

I'll guess $137

robbiegal · August 20, 2014, 07:02:34 PM

the two dollar coin has only been issued in the one design so it doesn't offer as much range as the $1 has

although with the more recent RSL $2 and now the Coronation $2, the varieties are starting to come into their own

the hubby got 2 of those non-coloured RSL poppy coins this week - he even gave me one for my decimal books (my only one!)

gac_1808 · August 20, 2014, 07:16:49 PM

My guess is 147

ausjack · August 20, 2014, 07:36:45 PM

Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='57542' dateline='1408527154'the two dollar coin has only been issued in the one design so it doesn't offer as much range as the $1 has

although with the more recent RSL $2 and now the Coronation $2, the varieties are starting to come into their own

the hubby got 2 of those non-coloured RSL poppy coins this week - he even gave me one for my decimal books (my only one!)

Yes I think that's been the problem with the 5 & 10 cent, as yes the designs are ok but they haven't changed for a very long time so it's collecting for the years really and then the mint sets stuff that up from getting them from the pond. There does seem to be a little more interest in coins recently but there's still a lot that it's just money and they never look at it but this purple coronation might make a few more people take interest...if you can find them that is :dodgy:

Gee RG I would have thought you'd "borrow" them if he wouldn't give them up peacefully..he has to sleep sometime :blush2: But jokes aside aren't there many of the poppy getting around down there as they still seem to be getting around here so if you only have one I'll see what I can do for the collection plate, but on the QT and between you me and the gate post, do you share with Mr RG :angel:

And not quite there yet with the guesses so keep trying