The Perth Mint :: 90th Anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Silver Set

Exclusive Numismatic Collaboration
Australians and New Zealanders are extremely proud of their armed forces whose historic contributions in international military conflict were subject to a ‘baptism of fire’ at Gallipoli in 1915. Now, 90 years after they landed at ANZAC Cove, The Perth Mint is proud to announce an exclusive numismatic collaboration between Australia and New Zealand in honour of the first major military action fought by the Anzacs.

Legal Tender

This Two-Coin Silver Set, part of a magnificent tribute that also includes Gold and Bronze coin sets, comprises an Australian coin issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and a New Zealand coin issued as legal tender under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 1989.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Both coins are struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Camaraderie Design Theme
The design theme portrayed on both silver coins is 'camaraderie'. These designs were finalised only after inspection and approval by the Returned and Services League of Australia and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association.

Both coins depict a group of Australian and New Zealand soldiers wearing either Australian slouch hats or New Zealand ‘lemon squeezers’. A coloured image of the national flag of Australia appears in the design of the Australian coin, which also features the border inscription AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND ARMY CORPS 1915 - 2005. A coloured image of the national flag of New Zealand appears in the design of the New Zealand coin, which also features the border inscription CAMARADERIE 1915 - 2005 and the words WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

The reverse design of both coins incorporates The Perth Mint's historic 'P' mintmark.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The obverse of both silver coins depicts Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Stunning Presentation
The two silver coins are housed in a replica of Princess Mary’s Christmas Gift Box, presented to Australian and New Zealand forces in 1915. Like the original brass tins, they are decorated with an effigy of King George V's daughter surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the letter M. Accompanying the coins is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, which is illustrated with images from the era and a map of ANZAC Cove. Both items are contained in an outer presentation box featuring a matching design.
Extremely Limited Mintage
The Two-Coin Silver Set is subject to an extremely limited mintage of just 15,000.