2026 $2 Dawn Service - ANZAC Day Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

2026 $2 Dawn Service - ANZAC Day Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

War is an expensive undertaking, as is recovery once conflict is over. 

This is true for victorious nations and for defeated ones.

After World War I, the Australian government needed to raise money to recover some of the costs of waging war, and to assist ex-servicemen with resettlement, vocational training, employment and housing.

Peace bonds were a method of raising loans for the general public.

All Australians - even children - were encouraged to subscribe, to help their compatriots return to civilian life, and to build a prosperous nation after the tragic losses and sacrifice of war.

The peace bonds followed a series of war bonds issued during the conflict, which Australians had supported generaously.

Posters urging people to buy peace bonds appealed to emotions such as patriotism, thrift, gratitude and hope.

Issued as Australian legal tender, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.

On the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.

Fixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post stamp which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

Postmarked 14 April 2026, Canberra ACT 2601

Denomination :       $2

Metal :                     Aluminium Bronze

Weight :                  6.60 gms

Diameter :               20.50 mm

Mintage :                 7,000

Australia Post Seal of Authenticity

Serial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.