© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Shores Under Siege - Military Lookout
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#65469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Australian Troop surveying the coastline next to an artillery gun
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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 Military Lookout 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".