{"product_id":"2018-2-remembrance-day-armistice-centenary-al-br-coloured-coin","title":"2018 $2 Remembrance Day Armistice Centenary Al\/Br Coloured Coin in 2x2","description":"\u003cp\u003e2018 $2 Remembrance Day Armistice Centenry Al\/Br Coloured Coin in 2x2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo mark a century of remembrance, the Royal Australian Mint have released this coloured $2 circulating coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonouring those who have fallen and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice, signed on November 11, 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with the assistance of the Australian War Memorial, this moving coin commemorates the centenary of the First World War Armistice, signed on 11 November 1918.Since the guns fell silent over the battlefields of the Western Front at 11a, 11 November 1918, Australian have remembered the fallen on this date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter four years of continuous warfare, Australian celebrated the end of the First World War. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also remembered the servicemen and women who suffered and died during the conflict. On the first anniversary of the Armistice on 1919 the title Armistice Day was officially adopted for 11 November each year. After the Second World War, the date was renamed Remembrance Day in Australia to remember and honour all Australians who fell during wars and armed conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA century after the signing of the Armistice, Remembrance Day continues to be acknowledged by all Australians as we observe the minute's silence at 11am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning keepsake for military and history enthusiasts, as well as all who honour the fallen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemembrance 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coins obverse features a coloured depiction of a poppy and a graphic representation of 11.11.11 symbolising the 'eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin has been released to coincide with Remembrance Day 2018, and will be randomly released into change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :  $2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality :            Coloured Uncirculated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :              Aluminium Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :            6.60 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :        20.50 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :          TBA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Authenticity :  Coin Struck by The Royal Australian Mint \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52027090010433,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2018_2ARmisticeColUncCoin.jpg?v=1785311221","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2018-2-remembrance-day-armistice-centenary-al-br-coloured-coin","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}