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2 Dollars - Charles III 1st Portrait - Remembrance Day - War Animals
| Issuer | Royal Australian Mint |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III • AUSTRALIA 2024 • 2 DOLLARS • DT |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Australia has commemorated Remembrance Day on circulating $2 coins since 2012, making it one of the few countries to regularly deploy colored legal tender into general circulation. The "War Animals" theme joins a broader push by the Royal Australian Mint to honor non-human service — following earlier recognition of war horses and pigeons — reflecting the ongoing influence of organizations like the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation on commemorative programs. Pad printing directly onto the alloy blank, rather than applying enamel, keeps production costs low enough to justify genuine circulation release rather than collector-only distribution.