2017 20c Coin - 75th Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke

 2017 20c Coin - 75th Anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke

• This commemorative 20-cent coin is part of the Royal Australian Mint's Official Anzac Centenary Coin Program.
• It honours the remarkable story of survival and resilience surrounding the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke during World War II.
• The coin's reverse design depicts the SS Vyner Brooke's harrowing journey.
• The design incorporates maritime elements and the location of the attack in Banka Strait.
  
• Only 10,000 of these coins were produced, making it a sought-after collector's item.
  
• The obverse design features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Finish: Uncirculated.
• Final Mintage: 10,000.
• This coin serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience displayed by Australians during World War II.
• It is also a tribute to the enduring spirit of those who served and sacrificed.