2001 $1 Centenary of The Australian Army Silver Proof Coin Silver - Fine Set small eyes and ears

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The unique optically variable image on this coin was produced through a collaboration between the Royal Australian Mint and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

this special edition honours a crucial moment in Australian currency history

a design made famous on the gold Sovereign

the Christmas Beetle is a distinctive Australian characteristic of the Christmas season

2001 $1 Centenary of The Australian Army Silver Proof Coin Silver - Fine Set small eyes and earsSince its formation in March 1901, the Army has fought in every major world conflict of the Twentieth Century, most recently becoming heavily involved in UN peacekeeping and peace making activities. The obverse displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.