Royal Australian Mint 2024 War Animals Remembrance C Mintmark $2 Purple Poppy Coin

Royal Australian Mint 2024 War Animals Remembrance $2 C Mintmark Purple Poppy Coin

Struck to the Royal Australian Mints' uncirculated finish standard.

Coin’s reverse features a 'C' Mintmark and an iconic poppy print in purple, bordered by depictions of Australia's war animals.

Coin’s obverse features the effigy of King Charles III by designer Daniel Thorne.

Presented in a capsule in the presentation card.

Strictly limited mintage of 100,000.

Australian legal tender.

This poignant tribute, adorned with the Royal Australian Mint's iconic poppy design in purple and bordered by Australia's war animals, beautifully captures the essence of service and sacrifice shown by the silent but faithful animal companions to Australia's soldiers in times of war. Their shared stories are an indelible part of our shared military history.

Animals have long served alongside Australia's soldiers in times of war, providing transport and load-carrying, acting as messengers and protectors, and even as mascots and pets. While most have heard the tale and honour Simpson and his donkey, many remain unaware of the silent but essential contributions of the messenger pigeons, camels, and horses that served in the First World War, or the mine and explosive detection dogs in Korea and Vietnam.

Introduced to Australia by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) in 2013, the purple poppy is a symbol and poignant reminder of the deeds and bravery shown by these loyal companions of our soldiers, ensuring the sacrifices of these four-legged and feathered diggers are not forgotten.