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2015 Making of a Nation Silver Coin for ANZAC Spirit Anniversary
February 3, 2015 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Produced in association with the Australian War Memorial, the Perth Mint of Australia recently released the 2015 Making of a Nation Silver Proof Coin as part of its popular ANZAC SPIRIT 100th Anniversary series.
[Shown: 2015 Making of a Nation Silver Coin]
These coins are struck from one ounce of 99.9% pure silver and only 7,500 will be sold. Featured on the silver coin’s reverse is a historic First World War design of soldiers approaching the Gallipoli shore.
"The 1915 Gallipoli campaign of World War I was considered a costly military failure, but from this defeat the Anzac legend was born," describes the Perth Mint. "The Anzacs had earned an enduring place in the Australian psyche, creating an incredible story of courage and endurance in the face of death and despair."
Also issued at the same time was a the 2015 Baptism of Fire 2 oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin which offers another depiction of the Gallipoli campaign. This coin is no longer available from the Mint, however, having quickly sold out with its extremely low mintage of 100.
Silver Coin Designs and Specifications
On reverses are Australian troops in wooden row boats. In the distance, the rugged terrain of the Gallipoli shore appears. Inscribed above is 1915, Making of a Nation, and the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mint mark. Adding to its uniqueness, a red poppy also appears toward the top of the coin.
Struck as legal tender of Australia, the obverse includes the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Obverse inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 1 oz 999 SILVER, 2015 and 1 DOLLAR.
Special edge lettering is found on the rim of each coin spelling the words PRIDE, RESPECT and GRATITUDE.
Making of a Nation Silver Coin Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1 |
| Face Value (AUD) | 1 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 31.135 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 40.60 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) | 4.00 |
| Maximum Mintage | 7,500 |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Reverse Designer | Wade Robinson |
Ordering
Orders may be placed directly from The Perth Mint website at www.perthmint.com.au. Pricing is AUS $90 or US $69. An affiliate link to new Perth Mint silver coins follows:
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These coins ship inside a black and red display case imprinted with PRIDE, RESPECT and GRATITUDE. A themed shipper and a numbered certificate of authenticity are also included.
