Coin, ANZAC Centenary commemorative
Production date
2014
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Object detail
Description
20c coin mounted on card with branding '100 YEARS OF ANZAC THE SPIRIT LIVES ON 2014-2018' and image of John Simpson carrying a wounded soldier. Includes text relating to mateship.
Classification
NUMISMATICS (COINS AND TOKENS) Australian Coins twenty cents
Maker
Production date
2014
Measurements
L138 x W97 mm
Media/Materials description
Paper, silver alloy, plastic.
Signature/Marks
100 \ YEARS OF \ ANZAC \ THE SPIRIT LIVES \ 2014 - 2018 \ Australian Government \ Royal Australian Mint \ W \ WW1 \ MATESHIP \ In Australia, a "mate" is more than \ just a friend. Mateship describes the \ intense bond that develops between \ those who face challenges together. \ It is based on shared experiences, \ respect, humour and a sense of \ belonging. The bond of mateship \ transcends military rank: it doesn't \ matter if you are a normal soldier \ or an officer with pips on your \ shoulder, as mates, you are all there \ for each other come what may.
WW1 - MATESHIP \ 20
WW1 \ MATESHIP \ The spirit of mateship was on display time and again during World War One. Perhaps the best example is \ Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, a stretcher-bearer who selflessly rescued wounded soldiers on Gallipoli. \ As bullets were flying and shells exploded, he kept going back into the heart of battle to bundle the wounded \ on to his donkey to take them to get medical attention. Victoria Cross winner Lieutenant Colonel Leslie \ Maygar was another who exemplified the spirit of mateship. His leadership inspired respect and trust \ among his men because they knew he faced adversity alongside them. When the 8th Light Horse was \ eventually evacuated from Gallipoli, Lt Col Maygar personally oversaw the withdrawal of the last men from \ his regiment. He was there for them to the end. \ LEGACY \ 9 330303 001574
WW1 - MATESHIP \ 20
WW1 \ MATESHIP \ The spirit of mateship was on display time and again during World War One. Perhaps the best example is \ Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick, a stretcher-bearer who selflessly rescued wounded soldiers on Gallipoli. \ As bullets were flying and shells exploded, he kept going back into the heart of battle to bundle the wounded \ on to his donkey to take them to get medical attention. Victoria Cross winner Lieutenant Colonel Leslie \ Maygar was another who exemplified the spirit of mateship. His leadership inspired respect and trust \ among his men because they knew he faced adversity alongside them. When the 8th Light Horse was \ eventually evacuated from Gallipoli, Lt Col Maygar personally oversaw the withdrawal of the last men from \ his regiment. He was there for them to the end. \ LEGACY \ 9 330303 001574
History and use
This souvenir was collected with a number of others in Turkey in April 2015 during the ANZAC Day centenary commemorative service. It was one of many souvenirs available for purchase at the commemorative site of ANZAC Cove for people attending the ANZAC Day ceremony.
Registration number
H49371
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