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20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Coming Home - End of World War II
2005 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Australian Soldier wearing slouch hat returned home after WWII embracing his wife and daughter.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WAR 1939-1945 COMING HOME
20
Designer: Vladimir Gottwald
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2005 Coming Home 20c coin shown above was released by the RAM into general circulation. It commemorates the 60th Anniversary of World War II and invites us to remember the sacrifices made by our troops in those times. This design was inspired by a photograph in the Australian War Memorial collection of a soldier returning home to his family. The RAM also released other similar themed issues during the year, a one dollar coin for Peace and a 50 cent Remembrance coin, all fitting accompaniments to this issue.All three coins were also included in the 2005 Proof & Baby Koala Proof Sets.
