2011 Perth Mint ANZAC Day One Dollar Coin - Royal Australian Air Force

Australian $1 Coin: Remembering Air Force Sacrifices (Third Annual Release)

This Australian $1 coin is the Third Annual Release in a commemorative series by The Perth Mint, paying tribute to all those who have served or are currently serving with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This uncirculated dollar coin honours the RAAF while embodying the spirit of ANZAC Day.

Key Features and Specifications

• Commemoration: Third Annual Release in the ANZAC Day series, specifically honouring the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the sacrifices of its personnel.
• Unique Design: The reverse of the uncirculated coin portrays two pilots wearing flight equipment. The background features a silhouetted bugler, the inscription ‘Lest We Forget’, and the date of ANZAC Day – April 25 – the day we honour all who gave their lives in service.
• Composition: Struck from Uncirculated Aluminium Bronze.
• Unique Mintmark: The coin’s reverse features The Perth Mint’s historic ‘P’ mintmark.
• Legal Tender: Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Presentation: The coin is housed on a presentation card (with imagery representing today's RAAF). With a fold-out stand, it allows the coin to be displayed upright alongside past and future releases in the series.

This coin is an essential acquisition for collectors completing the annual ANZAC series and a meaningful tribute to the RAAF.