Royal Australian Mint 1941 Service Amid Strife 20 Cent Coloured Uncirculated Three-Coin SetOverviewThis Commemorative Three-Coin Set From The Royal Australian Mint Celebrates Australia'S Pivotal Military Contributions During 1941, A Critical Year In The Second World War. Each 20 Cent Coin Features Selective Colour Application And Is Presented In Individual Custom-Designed Cards That Showcase Historical Black-And-White Photography And Detailed Historical Narratives. The Set Honours Three Distinct Theatres Of Australian Military Service: The Campaigns In Greece And Crete, Operations Across North Africa And The Middle East, And The Vital Contributions Of Women'S Services.SpecificationsComposition: Cupro-NickelDenomination: 20 Cents (Three Coins)Year Of Issue: 2026Mint: Royal Australian MintCondition: UncirculatedSet Contents:• Coin 1 - Greece & Crete: Blue Colour Application. Reverse Features Soldiers In Combat With Greek Flag. Presentation Card Includes Historical Photographs And Narrative Of The Hellenic Campaign And Evacuation Operations.• Coin 2 - North Africa & Middle East: Gold And Yellow Colour Application. Reverse Depicts Military Personnel In Desert Operations. Card Details The North African And Middle Eastern Campaigns, Including Tobruk And Other Key Engagements.• Coin 3 - Women'S Services: Navy And Dark Blue Colour Application. Reverse Shows A Woman In Military Service Uniform. Card Documents The Essential Roles Of Australian Women In Nursing, Signals, Transport, And Support Services Throughout The War.Presentation: Each Coin Is Housed In A Spiral-Bound Presentation Card Measuring Approximately 10 X 18 Centimetres. Cards Feature Full-Colour Design On Front With Period Military Photography, And Reverse Sides Contain Detailed Historical Text Describing The 1941 Campaigns And Service Contributions. The Three Cards Are Presented Together As A Cohesive Set.Historical Context1941 Was A Transformative Year For Australia'S Second World War Effort. The Year Witnessed Major Military Operations Across Multiple Theatres: The Ill-Fated But Heroic Campaigns In Greece And Crete Against Overwhelming German Forces; The Intense Desert Warfare In North Africa Against Axis Powers; And Critical Operations In The Middle East. Simultaneously, Australian Women Made Unprecedented Contributions To The War Effort Through Military And Civilian Services. This Commemorative Set Honours The Sacrifice, Courage, And Dedication Of All Australians Who Served During This Defining Period.Condition NotesAll Three Coins Are In Uncirculated Condition With Original Mint Lustre. Colour Application Is Vibrant And Evenly Distributed. No Signs Of Circulation, Handling Marks, Or Surface Damage. Coins Remain In Original Presentation Cards In Excellent Condition. This Is A Modern Commemorative Issue In Pristine Condition As Issued By The Royal Australian Mint.Collector AppealThis Set Represents An Important Modern Australian Commemorative Release Combining Numismatic Artistry With Historical Significance. The Selective Colour Application Technique Adds Visual Distinction To The Standard 20 Cent Denomination. The Three-Coin Format Allows Collectors To Explore Multiple Aspects Of Australia'S 1941 Military Experience. Ideal For Collectors Of Australian Decimal Coinage, Military History Enthusiasts, And Those Interested In Modern Commemorative Numismatics.FAL991770+31
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