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2018 $2 Lest We Forget - Eternal Flame Circulating Coin Mint Roll
Exclusive! The 2018 $2 Lest We Forget - Eternal Flame Circulating Coin Mint Roll (25 coins) is available only through authorised mint distributors.
This striking and evocative design is inspired by the Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial. Suspended above the Pool of Reflection, the flame is symbol of remembrance and sacrifice.
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1615
The origins of the eternal flame as a symbol of remembrance are unclear. It is possibly derived from the hearth flame of ancient cities, such as Rome or Delphi. An eternal flame was installed at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris in 1923, with flames also being installed throughout Europe in the following decade.
Australia’s first eternal flame was lit in Brisbane on 11 November 1930 and was described as ‘strikingly typical of the Anzac spirit … a beacon of light and inspiration to rising and future generations’.
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II lit an eternal flame at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne in 1954 to commemorate the Australian lives lost during the Second World War. Others were lit in Perth and Townsville. The Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial has been burning since 1988 in perpetual remembrance of the 102 000 Australians who have died in war and other operations since 1885.
Coin Highlights:
- Fitting design inspired by the Eternal Flame at the Australian War Memorial
- Available only through authorised mint distributors
- Issued by the Royal Australian Mint with each roll containing 25 coins
- Australian legal tender
| Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
|---|---|
| Country Of Issue | Australia |
| Year | 2018 |
| Denomination | $2 |
| Metal Type | Aluminium Bronze |
| Weight (g) | 6.60 |
| Purity (%) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.50 |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
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