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2018 $2 Remembrance Day Armistice Centenary Al/Br Coin Pack

2018 $2 Remembrance Day Armistice Centenary Al/Br Coin Pack

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2018 $2 Remembrance Day Armistice Centenry Al/Br Coin PackTo mark a century of remembrance, the Royal Australian Mint have released this coloured $2 circulating coin.Honouring those who have fallen and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice, signed on November 11, 1918.Developed 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.After four years of continuous warfare, Australian celebrated the end of the First World War. They 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.A 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.A stunning keepsake for military and history enthusiasts, as well as all who honour the fallen.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 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'.This coin has been released to coincide with Remembrance Day 2018, and will be randomly released into change.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 :            Coloured UncirculatedMetal :              Aluminium BronzeWeight :            6.60 gmsDiameter :        20.50 mmMintage :          TBACertificate of Authenticity :  Full Colour Custom Packaging by DCPL
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