2025 $2 Poppy Wreath 80th Anniversary of WWII Coloured Coin
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2025 $2 Poppy Wreath 80th Anniversary of WWII Coloured CoinOn 1 September 1939, Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland set the Second World War into motion. Two days later, Australian Prime Minister Robert Gordon Menzies followed Britain’s lead and declared that Australia was at war with Germany.Almost one million Australians served in the Second World War, joining the war effort primarily in the Mediterranean and the Middle East in 1940 and 1941, and increasingly in the Pacific after Japan entered the war in December 1941. Women served as well, with women’s branches of the Army, Navy and Air Force established in 1941.By the time the war came to an end in September 1945, close to 40,000 Australians had lost their live sin the course of their service.In honour of the courageous Australians who served in the Second World War, the Royal Australian Mint presents this 2025 $2 Poppy Wreath Coloured Coin in Mint Roll. The coin features a wreath of red poppies – an enduring symbol of remembrance in Australia and other Commonwealth nations.Surrounded by sculpted leaves, the eight poppies in the wreath represent the eight decades that have passed since the most devastating war in human history.Struck by the Royal Australian Mint from AlBr, these $2 coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and have a mintage of 100,000.DESIGNThe reverse of the coin features a remembrance wreath consisting of eight red coloured poppies with sculpted leaves around them as well as ‘C’ mintmark representing Canberra, the place of minting. Also includes the inscription “REMEMBRERING WWII 80 YEARS”.The coin’s obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the monetary denomination and the 2025 year-date.PRESENTATIONEach coin is presented in capsule in a poppy themed presentation card.Technical SpecificationsYear Date2025Denomination (AUD)2.00Metal ContentAlBrMass (g)6.60Diameter (mm)20.50FinishUncirculatedMaximum Mintage100,000Reverse / Obverse DesignerA. Stokic / D. ThornePackagingCoin in presentation cardABOUT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINTThe Royal Australian Mint, established in 1965 through the Royal Australian Mint Act, is the sole producer of Australia's circulating coins. Located in Canberra, it was officially opened on February 22, 1965, by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Its primary purpose is to produce legal tender coins for circulation, commemorative coins, and other numismatic products, ensuring a stable supply of high-quality coins. The Mint has embraced modern minting technologies, investing in state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Known for its innovative designs, the Mint's coins often feature iconic Australian symbols, historical events, and cultural motifs, celebrating the nation's diverse heritage and natural beauty. It issues commemorative coins to mark significant events, anniversaries, and milestones, highly sought after by collectors. Internationally recognized for excellence in coin production and design, the Mint has won numerous awards and collaborates with mints worldwide. It engages the public through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and events, promoting numismatic awareness and showcasing its heritage. Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both Royal Australian Mint bullion and numismatic products.





