On 2 June 2014, Australian Royal Mint will release a 2014 $1 Uncirculated Coin 70th Anniversary of the Retirement of ‘G for George’. The coin from The Anzac Centenary series commemorates a century of service, encompassing all wars and conflicts involving Australian servicemen and women.
The coin reverse show ‘G for George’ against a background of missiles dropped by the plane. The coin Obverse show Ian Rank-Broadley Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
‘G for George’ was an active Avro Lancaster heavy bomber which was constructed in 1942 and flew 90 operational missions over Nazi-occupied territory during the Second World War. Its affectionate nickname was the result of the prominent ‘G’ in its squadron code, and the plane was both empowering and uniting for over 10,000 airmen. Servicemen crewed this aircraft in RAF Bomber Command until its retirement in 1944. It now sits proudly on display in the Australian War Memorial’s ANZAC Hall, as an embodiment of the strength, endurance and sacrifices of those who served in the war.
The intricate detailing on the G for George coin depicts its active service, flying 90 operational missions before its retirement in 1944. On the 70th anniversary of its retirement, this coin serves as a lasting memento of its legendary service.
Packaged in a card featuring the plane schematic and images of the 90 missiles displayed on the side of G for George representing the number of missions it flew. Packaging features the Australian War Memorial’s First World War centenary logo.
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: $1
Metal: Al Br
Diameter: 25.00mm
Mass: 9.00g
Finish: Uncirculated
Mintage: 30 000
You can order your $1 Coin 70th years of ‘G for George’ via Royal Australian Mint website ramint.gov.au
