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WORLD WAR I SET 2003 - AUSTRALIAN'S AT WAR

Here is an absolutely brilliant collection of coins that have been brought out
by The Perth Mint as a tribute in honor of those who served their
country during five major international conflicts of the twentieth
century.
In commemoration of those Australians who fought and died in World War
I, this special privy mark coin, which features a coloured representation
of the Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 and ribbon.
The 2003 dated Australian Kookaburra host coin, struck in specimen quality
from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver, is legal tender under the Australian
Currency Act 1965. The reverse design features striking depiction of a
Kookaburra, together with the Medal reverse and ribbon in the form of
a coloured privy mark. The obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley
effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary
denomination of $2.
A miniature replica of the Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 and ribbon is
included with this World War I Set. The reverse of the Medal bears the
four line inscription THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 -
1919 within a laurel wreath. The figure of Victory, holding a palm
branch in her right hand and stretching out her left hand appears on the
obverse. The double rainbow ribbon is indigo at the edges with red in
the center.
In tribute to all Australian service and support personnel who participated in
World War I, The Perth Mint has designed and produced a
commemorative World War I Medallion featuring images associated
with the conflict. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver and featuring
both 3d and colour elements, the Medallion is a unique reminder of the
personnel and fighting equipment of the era. As well as the inscription
WORLD WAR I 1914 - 1918, the Medallion design features three Sopwith
Camels, flown by members of the Australian Flying Corps who served
in the Western Front squadrons; Sir Ross Smith KBE, MC, DFC, AFC
(Pilot), and Lieut. Mustard, DFC, in a Bristol Fighter, 1918; the last
Anzac, Alec Campbell, who died 16th May 2002, aged 103 (image
supplied by his widow, Mrs Kathleen Campbell); and a port-side view
of the HMAS Sydney in 1913.The obverse of the coin features the
official 'Australian's at War' emblem, reproduced with the permission of
the Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs.
This truly astounding collection of coins comes to you housed in a green
leather look display case along with an accompanying Certificate of
Authenticity. Only 1000 sets of these coins will be released by the
Mint, making this a very unique collection. This will make a
remarkable piece to add to your collection and is a fitting tribute to those
who served.

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$185.00AU

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