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The Graveyards
of Gallipoli; A Digger
History Associate Site |
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A Tribute
to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of
1915 |
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90th Anniversary Coinage
(legal tender medallions) of the first ANZACs |
New Zealand gold coin
- Depicts a New Zealand soldier playing a bugle with names from a war
memorial behind him
Australian gold coin
- shows an image of a rifle in the ground with a soldier's hat draped
over it with names from a memorial in the background. |
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Zealand Reverse (Gold) |
New
Zealand Obverse (Gold) |
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| Australian
Reverse (Gold) |
Australian
Obverse (Gold) |
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Packaging -these
coins are housed in a brown leather replica War World I ammunition
pouch. These were worn on the ANZAC's belt or bandolier and carried 10
rounds for a Lee Enfield rifle.
2 x $10 Gold Coin Set 'Remembrance'
the gold coins encourages you to recall the valour and sacrifices of the
first ANZACs.
NZ Post sell these for $945.00 |
As a tribute to the 90th Anniversary
of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) New Zealand Post and
The Perth Mint have come together and produced a remarkable and
exquisite three set coin programme, comprising of Gold, Silver and
Aluminium Bronze.
Each set captures a particular aspect
of the indomitable ANZAC spirit: remembrance, remembering those who
never returned home; camaraderie the mateship that the soldiers shared;
and courage the bravery that was shown.
On 25 April 1915, the ANZACs landed at
what is now known as Anzac Cove Gallipoli, where they found themselves
facing a formidable foe in hostile terrain with an unforgiving climate.
Many would die there. Many more would be injured. Yet in the face of
extraordinary adversity, these young Australians and New Zealanders
found the courage, stamina and humanity to work together in a spirit of
trust, courage and friendship.
The collector coins, which are issued
as legal tender - but do not circulate, are only available from New
Zealand Post's Stamps Business. |
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Zealand silver coins -Both coins depicts a group of soldiers with either
The Southern Cross Constellation or the Southern Cross and the
Commonwealth Star coloured flag behind them |
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| New
Zealand Reverse |
New
Zealand Obverse |
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| Australian
Reverse |
Australian
Obverse |
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Packaging - In
a brass tin box replicating the gift box full of small treats given to
the soldiers by Princess Mary for Christmas 1914.
2 x $1 Silver Coin Set 'Camaraderie'
recalls the deep concern the ANZACs held for one another, often
symbolised as mateship. NZ Post
sell these sets at $165.oo |
| 2x $1
Aluminium Bronze coin set - These are themed 'Courage' reminding us of
the incredible bravery and heroism exhibited by the ANZACs |
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| New
Zealand Reverse |
New
Zealand Obverse |
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| Australian
Reverse |
Australian
Obverse |
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Packaging
- Coins are housed within a
fold-out presentation booklet with an illustrated sleeve.
New Zealand Coin - shows the New
Zealand Soldiers at the Chunuk Bair battle with their riffles and
bayonets
The Australian coin shows a soldier and Anzac Cove in the background.
NZ Post sells these sets at $34.95 |
Coin Specifications:
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2 x $10 Gold Coin Set
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| Denomination: |
2
x $10.00 |
| Finish
and Composition: |
Gold proof 99.99%
Weight: Quarter ounce
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| Diameter: |
20.1mm |
| Edge
Treatment: |
Milled |
| Obverse
Design: |
Portrait
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley,
England |
| Reverse
Design: |
Remembrance
- Perth Mint, Australia |
| Issue
Limit: |
1,000 |
| Mint: |
Perth
Mint, Australia |
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2 x $1 Silver Coin Set
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| Denomination: |
2
x $1.00 |
| Finish
and Composition: |
Pure silver
Composition: 99.9%
Weight: 31.135 grams
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| Diameter: |
38.74mm |
| Edge
Treatment: |
Milled |
| Obverse
Design: |
Portrait
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley,
England |
| Reverse
Design: |
Camaraderie
- Perth Mint, Australia |
| Issue
Limit: |
15,000 |
| Mint: |
Perth
Mint, Australia |
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2 x $1 Aluminium Bronze coin set
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| Denomination: |
2
x $1.00 |
| Finish
and Composition: |
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
Composition: Aluminium Bronze
Weight: 20 grams
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| Diameter: |
38.74mm |
| Edge
Treatment: |
Milled |
| Obverse
Design: |
Portrait
of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley,
England |
| Reverse
Design: |
Courage
- Perth Mint, Australia |
| Issue
Limit: |
15,000 |
| Mint: |
Perth
Mint, Australia |
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