2013 1/4 oz Australian War In the Pacific Gold Coin
In 2013, the Australian Perth Mint struck a series of commemorative gold coins to celebrate the bravery of Australian and American soldiers who fought together during World War II.
This coin symbolizes the essential role of this intercontinental partnership, which ensured the safe passage of the Allies through the Pacific Ocean and led to their victory.
This coin, struck in 2013, weighs 1/4 Troy oz of 99.99% pure gold, is legal tender in Australia, and is available for purchase at SD Bullion today.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 pure gold;
- Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;
- Holds an AUD 25 face value and legal tender status.
- The obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy;
- The reverse reproduced the Australian-American Eagle Memorial in Canberra, Australia.
The Design
The obverse displays Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with the inscriptions, “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” “1/4 OZ 9999 GOLD,” “2013, “25 DOLLARS,” which refer to the Queen’s name, the country of issuance, weight, purity, metal content, year of mintage, and face value.
The reverse resembles the Australian-American Eagle Memorial located in Canberra. It features an eagle perched atop an orb, with the two national flags as a backdrop.
The inscriptions encircling the image read “AUSTRALIAN/AMERICAN MEMORIAL,” “WAR IN THE PACIFIC,” and “1941-1945.”
A discreet “P” mint mark identifies the Australian Pert-h Mint.
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