2017 Legends of the ANZACS Medals of Honour - 14 Coin Collection
Description
To continue commemorating the Anzac story, the Royal Australian Mint has partnered with News Corp Australia once again to develop, design and produce a limited edition fourteen-part collection recognising key themes from the First World War until present.
This collection acknowledges the men and women who have served our country and honouring their gallant or distinguished conduct or service with the 14 part coin collection – Legends of the Anzacs. In recognition of the Anzac Centenary commemorative period each coin explores a different military honours (both Imperial and Australian honours) awarded to Australians throughout the past 100 years.
Each coin design explores a different medal and the stories behind them, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence.
Coins presented in a card, which can be housed in the display folder
The themes featured in this collection include:
Twenty Five Cent Coins: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal for Gallantry, George Cross.
Twenty Cent Coins: Star of Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross, Nursing Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Victory Medal, 1939 - 1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence Medal.