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2012 $2 Lest We Forget Red Poppy Coloured Coin on RSL Card
Red Poppy coin with RSL Certificate of Donation
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2012 $2 Lest We Forget Red Poppy Coloured Coin on RSL Card
The 2012 $2 'Lest We Forget' Red Poppy coloured coin is Australia's first-ever coloured circulating coin. The design includes a central Scarlet Red Flanders poppy surrounded by micro-text reading "Remembrance Day" and "lest we forget". Each coin is accompanied by an original pack from the RSL.
A premier piece of Australian numismatic history: the highly coveted 2012 $2 Remembrance Day 'Lest We Forget' Red Poppy Coloured Coin. The coin is in pristine, uncirculated condition and rattached to an original, authentic Returned & Services League (RSL) donation card. As the very first coloured circulating coin ever released in Australia's decimal currency system, this landmark issue holds an iconic status among investors and enthusiasts alike. It represents a vital turning point in the Royal Australian Mint’s history and serves as a beautiful, enduring tribute to the sacrifices of Australia's service men and women.
The Royal Australian Mint struck a mere 503,000 of these red poppy coins, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after $2 coins in Australian history. Because so few were produced—and because a significant portion entered general circulation where the delicate red film quickly wore off—genuine uncirculated examples are exceptionally scarce.
Minted in 2012 to mark Remembrance Day, the coin features a striking, vivid central scarlet Flanders poppy. This powerful symbol of wartime sacrifice is surrounded by precise micro-text reading "Remembrance Day" and "Lest We Forget". Rather than being distributed solely through standard bank channels, a dedicated portion of these uncirculated coins was mounted onto official RSL presentation cards. These cards were distributed directly through the League to support the annual Red Poppy Appeal, meaning that purchasing this item originally contributed directly to veterans' welfare.
- Year of Issue: 2012
- Mint: Struck by Royal Australian Mint (RAM) this is $2 Australian Legal Teder
- Mintage: 503,000 total
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Packaging: Original RSL Donation Card
- Australia’s first coloured $2 commemorative coin
- Australia’s lowest mintage circulating decimal coin.
(2012-2-Red-Poppy-RSL)
| SKU | 2012-2-Red-Poppy-RSL |
| Brand | Royal Australian Mint |
| Format | Carded Coin |
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