© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Shores Under Siege - Air raid Shelter
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-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#65470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Australian couple walking towards an Air Raid Shelter, with three men and a young girl holding a teddy bear in the background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AIR RAID SHELTER
20
BOMBING OF AUSTRALIA 1942
Designer: Aaron Baggio
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Copper-nickel NCLT 20 cent coin was released as part of a three coin set by the RAM to remind Australia of previous war times when Australian shores were under attack from Japanese forces 70 years ago. This coin is the Bombing of Australia Air Raid Shelter 20 cent and was included in the set with 1 other 20 cent coin & a 50 cent coins. The set was called "Shores Under Siege".