The Figures of Note series of gold-plated 99.9% pure silver, proof quality coins depict historic figures as they were originally represented on Australia's first decimal currency notes issued between 1966 and 1974. The reverse of this coin depicts John Macarthur (1767-1834), who contributed to the development of the Australian wool industry, especially through the use of high-quality Spanish sheep to breed the Australian merino; and William James Farrer (1845-1906), who played a major role in developing disease resistant wheat including 'Federation', which allowed wheat farming to advance into drier areas. Australia's first two dollar banknote featured the image of Macarthur on the front and the image of Farrer on the back. The reverse design, which includes a coloured background, also incorporates The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.