20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Darwin Bombing)
Australia • 20 Cents • Copper-nickel • 2016
- Denomination
- 20 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2016
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 11.31 g
- Diameter
- 28.52 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 3168
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Where it came from
The 2016 Australian 20-cent coin featuring the Darwin Bombing design was issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first air raids on Darwin during the Second World War. Occurring in February 1942, these attacks marked the first time the Australian mainland had ever been subjected to enemy assault, leaving a profound impact on the nation's wartime consciousness and defense strategy.
The design was executed by Royal Australian Mint sculptor Aaron Baggio, who aimed to evoke a sense of historical gravitas by depicting the scene of the aerial bombardment. Featuring the 4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse, the coin was well-received by collectors and military history enthusiasts for its respectful and detailed tribute to a pivotal moment in Australian history.
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