2018 $2 Lest We Forget Eternal Flame Carded

2018 $2 Lest We Forget Eternal Flame CardedThis coloured $2 coin is a stirring tribute to those who fought and those who were lost during times of conflict. An estimated 102,825 Australian servicemen and women have lost their lives during service with Australian units. The Eternal Flame burns for all of these courageous people, and it burns bright. This $2 coin is on a presentation card issued by Downies.

Lamination peels are caused by impurities in the composition of the planchet when the coin is struck

now known as Zuytdorp Cliffs

The year was 1894 and with a substantial volume of foreign coins in circulation the government decided to capitalise on the situation by sanctioning official counter-stamping of a number of coins with a 1/2 Real denomination

Julius Raab was a conservative Austrian politician

Reverse (Back)Banjo Paterson - Bush poet

500 of these Legends Sets are issued each year and as a result they are always incredibly popular with the collecting community

1932 Florin Weight 11

Struck to commemorate the Constitution Sesquicentennial

1915 Florin Weight 11

36 grams Composition Bronze

These commemoratives notes were given to dignitaries and staff members during the 80th anniversary celebrations of the CSIRO

Reverse (Back)Henry Lawson - Bush poet cited as being Australis best short story writer