2026 20c Service Amid Strife - Coloured Silver Proof Three-Coin Set - 1941
The Royal Australian Mint has just release this 2026 Three-Coin Coloured Silver Proof Set to mark the 85th anniversary of three key chapters of Australia's military involvement in 1941.
North Africa and Middle East campaigns:
Australians formed a large part of the Commonwealth force that overran Italian positions in Libya in early 1941, though the Allies were subsequently pushed back eastwards by Nazi Germany's rapid counterattack. In the Syria-Lebanon sector, the Allies had more success defeating the fascist Vichy French forces in July.
Greece and Crete campaigns:
Australians served in hard-fought campaigns on mainland Greece and Crete against the German invasion. Despite the ultimate defeat, Australian service personnel had shared experiences with locals that outlasted the war.
Establishment of women's services:
Australia began to realize the difference that women serving in uniform could make to the war effort. The Women's Auxillary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) and Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) were all formed in 1941.
The coins also have the rare distinction of being coloured 20c proof coins.
The coins reverse features designs by the Mint's Aaron Baggio, commemorating key Second World War events of 1941.
The Coin obverse features the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
Struck to the Mint's proof finish.
Presented in a special case, exclusive to this release.
Strictly limited mintage of 5,000.
Each coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.
Denomination : 3 x 20c
Quality : Proof
Metal : 99.9% Pure Silver
Weight : 13.36 gms
Diameter : 28.52 mm
Mintage : 5,000
Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Full Colour Special Case
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