20 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Sinking of the S.S. Vyner Brooke)
Australia • 20 Cents • Copper-nickel • 2017
- Denomination
- 20 Cents
- Issuer
- Australia
- Struck
- 2017
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 11.31 g
- Diameter
- 28.52 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 2739
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Where it came from
The 2017 20-cent coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Vyner Brooke, a vessel tragically lost during the evacuation of Singapore in 1942. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint, the coin serves as a solemn tribute to the Australian nurses and military personnel who endured the subsequent ordeal as prisoners of war. Its release was intended to honor the resilience and sacrifice of those involved in the tragedy, particularly the nurses whose story of survival remains a significant chapter in Australian wartime history.
The reverse design, crafted by Royal Australian Mint designer Aaron Baggio, features a poignant artistic representation of the ship alongside the emblem of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The imagery reflects a balance of historical reverence and numismatic artistry, focusing on the human elements of the event rather than just the vessel itself. Upon its release, the coin was well-received by historians and veterans' advocacy groups for providing a dignified and accessible medium to share an often-overlooked narrative of the Pacific War.
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