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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - 75th Anniversary of WWII - The Rats of Tobruk
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2016 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 1 DOLLAR IRB |
| Reverse description | The reverse portrays two Australian soldiers sheltering in a defensive trench during the Siege of Tobruk, rendered in detailed relief evoking the hardship and determination of the defenders. The figures are depicted in combat dress, conveying the gritty conditions endured by the garrison during the 1941 siege. The inscription THE RATS OF TOBRUK appears prominently within the design, referencing the celebrated nickname given to the Australian and Allied defenders by German radio propaganda. The legend 75th ANNIVERSARY OF WWII encircles the composition, while the mintmark P, designer initials JM, and fineness indicators 1oz 999 SILVER are present in the field. |
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| Reverse lettering | 75th ANNIVERSARY OF WWII P JM 1oz 999 SILVER THE RATS OF TOBRUK |
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