5x UNC 2022 $2 PEACEKEEPING DOVES RAM 5 coins Bags $2 Coins 25 coins total
You are purchasing 5 x RAM bags containing 5 coins.
25 coins in total
Seventy-five years ago, in 1947, marked a significant moment when four Australian military observers arrived in what is now Indonesia as part of a United Nations (UN) group tasked with supervising the ceasefire between nationalist and Netherlands colonial forces. This historic event paved the way for Australia's enduring commitment to global peacekeeping efforts. Since that time, tens of thousands of individuals from the Australian military, police, and civilian sectors have actively participated in approximately 70 peacekeeping missions and operations across more than 60 diverse countries.
The Royal Australian Mint proudly commemorates this invaluable contribution with the release of a distinctive colored $2 coin. The reverse design features a central light blue circle, symbolizing the color associated with UN peacekeepers, adorned with four concentric lines. On either side of this central motif, two doves gracefully carry olive branches, both universally recognized symbols of peace. The designer's initials, AS (Aleksandra Stokic), are elegantly placed under the olive branch near the left rim.
Encircling the lower portion of the coin, the inscription "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEACEKEEPING" pays homage to the enduring legacy of Australia's commitment to fostering global peace. The obverse side features the coin's value and denomination, serving as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of Australian peacekeeping efforts around the world.
