2026 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Fine Silver Proof Coin - The Last Post

2026 $2 'C' Mintmark Coloured Fine Silver Proof Coin – The Last Post (Royal Australian Mint)

Struck to pristine proof standard in 99.9% fine silver, this commemorative $2 coin pays solemn tribute to the Last Post—the military bugle call echoing across Australian war remembrance and the daily commemorative ceremonies at the Australian War Memorial. The mirror-finish reverse by L. Ashe depicts a lone bugler beside a memorial cenotaph, framed by radiating sunset musical score lines and a dusk-toned orange and deep purple coloured centre bearing the Canberra 'C' mintmark. Featuring the official Commonwealth effigy of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne on the obverse, each coin is securely encapsulated in an official Royal Australian Mint presentation case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, strictly limited to just 10,000 pieces worldwide.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2026
• Theme: The Last Post – Remembrance
• Denomination: $2.00 AUD
• Mintmark: 'C' Mintmark (Canberra)
• Finish: Proof (with selective colour print)
• Metal Content: 99.9% Fine Silver (Ag)
• Mass: 8.55g
• Diameter: 20.50mm
• Maximum Mintage: Strictly limited to 10,000 coins
• Obverse Effigy: Daniel Thorne portrait of His Majesty King Charles III
• Reverse Designer: L. Ashe
• Packaging: Coin in protective capsule, premium presentation case, themed outer box, and numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Pure Silver Proof Striking: Struck in 8.55 grams of 99.9% fine silver with pristine frosted details against mirror-like proof fields.
• Official 'C' Mintmark: Denotes Canberra, home of the Royal Australian Mint and the Australian War Memorial's daily Last Post Ceremony.
• Dusk Twilight Colour Palette: Radiating bugle call sheet music encompasses a dusky orange and deep purple centre representing nightfall and quiet reflection.
• King Charles III Obverse: Features the Daniel Thorne Commonwealth effigy of His Majesty King Charles III.
• Strictly Limited Edition: Highly restricted worldwide mintage of just 10,000 pieces, complete with an official numbered certificate.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Proof Mint Quality: Coin is brand new and direct from the Royal Australian Mint, securely encapsulated within its presentation case.
• Packaging Handling Note: Presentation cases, numbered certificates, and printed outer slipcovers are inspected and handled with care; however, subtle surface impressions or minor handling marks consistent with factory packaging, transit, and distribution may occur.