2017 $2 Remembrance Day Al-Br Coin Pack

2017 $2 Remembrance Day Al-Br Coin PackThe distinctive pointed leaves and purple flowers of the herb rosemary make a moving and evocative design on this latest collectible 2017 Remembrance Day coin.'There's rosemary, that's for remembrance." - William Shakespeare'sHamlet.Rosemary is believed by many to have memory enhancing properties. For this reason it has been used in art and poetry for centuries as a symbol of remembrance. Australians continue this tradition by wearing sprigs of rosemary on Remembrance Day and Anzac Day as a way to commemorate those who have died in active service and other military operations.Remembrance Day is held on 11 November each year and marks the anniversary of the Armistice that brought an end to the First World War in 1918.As the centenary of this Armistice draws near the Royal Australian Mint has continued this tradition of commemorating this day of national reflection with a beautifully coloured $2 coin.The coin features an artistic depiction of rosemary leaves and flowers, with colour printing.This coin has been released to coincide with Remembrance Day 2017, and will be randomly released into change.Struck by The Royal Australian Mint, this coin is presented in a Downies custom-made pack.The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.Each coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.Denomination :       $2Quality :                 Uncirculated ConditionMetal :                   Aluminium BronzeWeight :                 6.60 gmsDiameter :             20.50 mm