2021 $2 Coin - "Defending Country" Indigenous Military Service - 'C' Mintmark

2021 $2 Coloured Uncirculated Coin – Indigenous Military Service: Defending Country ('C' Mintmark)

Honour the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel with this official 2021 $2 commemorative coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Dedicated to the theme "Defending Country", this issue pays tribute to Indigenous Australians who volunteered for service in every major conflict despite facing severe social and legal discrimination at home.

Featuring rich selective colour printing based on artwork by Kalkadoon artist Chern’ee Sutton, this release incorporates an exclusive 'C' Mintmark (Canberra) stamped into the reverse field. Capped at a limited mintage of 50,000 coins, it is a key issue for decimal $2 series collectors.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2021
• Theme: Indigenous Military Service – Defending Country
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) Mintmark
• Denomination: $2
• Finish: Coloured Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Aluminium-Bronze
• Mass: 6.60g
• Diameter: 20.50mm
• Mintage Limit: 50,000
• Obverse Effigy: Jody Clark portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Chern’ee Sutton / Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 281862
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Vibrant Indigenous Reverse Artwork: Displays a coloured design adapted from Chern’ee Sutton's painting Indigenous Military Service, depicting ancestral footprints, traditional symbols, and military motifs inside a central black ring.
• Exclusive 'C' Mintmark: Stamped with a distinct 'C' mintmark in the reverse field, designating its manufacture for carded collector release.
• Jody Clark Obverse: Features the sixth official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Coins remain in uncirculated condition, capturing sharp strike relief and bright original mint lustre.
• Official Packaging: Encapsulated and presented inside its original Royal Australian Mint display card.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Presentation cards may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light handling marks consistent with storage.