Royal Australian Mint commemorates 75 years since WWII

This year marks the 75^th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and, to commemorate this important milestone, the Royal Australian Mint has released two limited-edition collectible coins, as well as a new circulating $2 coin.

Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid said these new coins paid tribute to all Australians whose lives were touched by the war.

“This year, Australians will observe Anzac Day without many of its traditional ceremonies – yet, while we deal with the challenges of COVID-19, we should reflect on the sacrifices made by generations before us,” Mr MacDiarmid said.

The new limited-edition coins are a $5 1oz silver proof coin and a $2 coloured uncirculated coin, both designed by Australian artist Tony Dean.

The silver proof coin depicts a young woman raising her arms, releasing doves and origami cranes into the sky. The dove is an international symbol of peace, while origami cranes are synonymous with the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima.

The $2 coloured uncirculated coin depicts a dove carrying an olive branch, with background featuring a map of the Asia Pacific region, where many Australians served during the war.

At the centre of the coin is a tri-colour disc representing the three branches of the armed forces, and a 7-pointed star representing the Commonwealth of Australia.

The same design appears on the $2 circulating coin.

The coins are Australian legal tender and can be purchased from the Mint’s website or contact centre (1300 652 020).

.

.

.

.

.

.


.


.