2015 New Zealand The Spirit of Anzac Commemorative Roll of Coins

2015 New Zealand The Spirit of Anzac Commemorative Roll of Coins

For many years, New Zealanders and Australians have paid their respects to the brave soldiers who lost their lives fighting for Country, King and Empire™ on 25 April 1915. Anzac Day 2015 marks 100 years since this tragic event, and we remember our Anzac's through this special Anzac commemorative circulating coin.

Designed by renowned artist Dave Burke, the coin design features a New Zealand soldier and an Australian soldier brought together by the hardships of Gallipoli. The soldiers stand back to back with their heads bowed in respect and remembrance. Incorporated in the background of the design are mango pare patterns (hammerhead shark), patterns traditionally associated with warriors and symbolising strength, determination and an unwillingness to back down. The silver ferns represent New Zealand’s national identity and appear on the war graves of fallen New Zealand soldiers around the world.

New Zealand’s first commemorative circulating coin
Available as a roll of 20 x 50c coins
The first New Zealand circulating coin to have colour applied to it
Only 1,000,000 coins minted
Coin features a New Zealand soldier and Australian soldier brought together by the hardships of Gallipoli
Background design includes mango pare patterns (hammerhead shark), symbolising strength and determination
Circulating coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign