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Honoured and sacred institution

Anzac Day falls on 25 April each year, the day Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. Since 1916, it has been dedicated to commemorative activities honouring the courage and sacrifice of the first ANZACs during World War I and all succeeding Defence Force personnel who have served in times of war and other operations.

2024 tribute

The coin features a representation of a war memorial, a place for people to gather and remember those who have served in and died as a result of war. Set against a waterway among hills, the obelisk is surrounded by two flags, both at half-mast. Included in the design is a motif representing a torch and an eternal flame, the inscriptions ’25 April’ and ‘LEST WE FORGET’, the 2024 year-date a ‘P125’ mintmark signifying the Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary.

00 ANZAC Day 2024 Base Metal Coin InCard HighRes

H.M. King Charles III effigy

The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.

Presentation card

The release is mounted on a coloured card featuring a gold coloured emblem mirroring the flaming torch symbol on the coin. The card also features a watermark comprising the words ‘Lest We Forget’ and stylised laurel, a symbol of victory.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2024
Metal Base Metal
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1.00
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 13.500
Maximum Diameter (mm) 30.70
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.40
Maximum Mintage Unlimited
Legal Tender Australia
Effigy Dan Thorne design of H.M. King Charles III
Designer Wade Robinson

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