1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Lest We Forget - Vietnam War) 2023 front 1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Lest We Forget - Vietnam War) 2023 back
1 Dollar (In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Lest We Forget - Vietnam War) 2023 photo
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1 Dollar In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Lest We Forget - Vietnam War

2023 year
Aluminium bronze 13.5 g 30.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
30.7 mm
Thickness
3.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#358503
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

A stylised torch and an eternal flame, a symbol of gratitude and remembrance. It is encircled by images of poppies, the commemorative flower of remembrance.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25TH APRIL
WR P
LEST WE FORGET

Designer: Wade Robinson

Edge

Reeded

Comment

An honoured and sacred institution, Anzac Day falls on 25 April each year, the day Australian and New Zealand troops landed on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. Since 1916, it has been dedicated to commemorative activities honouring the courage and sacrifice of the first ANZACs during World War I and all succeeding Defence Force personnel who have served in times of war and other operations. This year Vietnam Veterans are honoured. This coin is a continuation of the "Lest We Forget" series of coins issued by the Perth Mint and is the 15th one issued.

The release is mounted on a dark red card featuring a gold coloured emblem mirroring the flaming torch symbol on the coin. The card also features a watermark comprising the words ‘Lest We Forget’ and stylised laurel, a symbol of victory.