2001 Set Of 3 Uncirculated Military Services Carded Coins

Description

This coin set contains 3 carded $1 Uncirculated coins, each representing one of the 3 Australian Military Services: Army, Air Force, and Navy. These coins are loose in their cards and have often slipped from their packaging and contain toning. They are now stored in plastic slips.

Army:
In 1901 just after Federation the new Government's first action was to unite the existing colonial troops into a single force. In 2001 we celebrate the Centenary of the Army with this $1 uncirculated coin released by the Royal Australian Mint. This coin is being minted in memory of those who have given their lives in the past and those who still serve for our country today. The $1 coin displays the Army crest, also referred to as the "rising sun" crest.

Air Force:

This 2001 commemorative coins marks the 80th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and pays tribute to the many Australians past and present who have served their country. Although the RAAF was formed in 1921 its origins date back to 1911 when it was decided that aviation should be developed within the armed forces.

Housed in a see-both-sides cardboard presentation folder this aluminium bronze one dollar features the RAAF badge which has been used since 1939.

Navy:

This 2001 commemorative coins marks the 90th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and pays tribute to the many Australians past and present who have served their country.
Housed in a see-both-sides cardboard presentation folder this aluminium bronze one dollar features the Naval badge which has been used since 1949.