80th Anniversary of End of WWII $2 Coin

80th Anniversary WWII $2 Coin Overview

World War II began on 1 September 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Australia entered the war days later, supporting Britain. Over the following years, almost one million Australians served across Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and later the Pacific theatre.

Women also joined military service through newly formed branches of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. By the war’s end in September 1945, nearly 40,000 Australians had lost their lives.

"The Mint tells the history of Australia through coin design, and this coin is a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of those who served"
— Emily Martin, Royal Mint's Acting Chief Executive
9NEWS, the National

The 2025 commemorative $2 piece was issued to recognise and show their deeds and sacrifice. This $2 piece is the continuation of Australia’s tradition to celebrate major historical anniversaries with circulating ones rather than issuing medals or collector pieces only.

If you are interested in similar releases, read more about World War II 50th Anniversary Coins, which also commemorate milestones of the conflict.

Main Parameters

Parameter	Details
Issuer	Royal Australian Mint
Year	2025
Denomination	2 Australian dollars
Legal tender	Yes
Composition	Aluminium bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel) for circulated ones; 99.9% silver for collectors’ pieces
Weight	6.60 g
Diameter	20.50 mm
Edge	Interrupted milling
Shape	Round
Mint	“C”/ Canberra

Design

Obverse

The obverse shows the portrait of King Charles III by Daniel Thorne. This effigy replaced the previous Elizabeth II portrait on modern Australian circulating coins.

Reverse

The reverse shows a wreath of eight bright red poppies. Each poppy is a decade since the end of World War II in 1945. The wreath is a symbol of remembrance and respect for those who served.

The purple ribbon around the flowers is another sign of loss, dignity, and sacrifice. In common, poppy is also a recognised symbol of remembrance in all Commonwealth countries.

Obverse and reverse designs of the circulated $2 coin.

Circulating Version

The main issue of 100 000 exemplars is a colored aluminum-bronze $2 pieces for mass use. The piece has the standard parameters of other Australian $2 specimen and remains legal tender.

While these $2 were intended for everyday use, many examples were removed from circulation by collectors because of their historical meaning and bright design.

Collector Versions

The Royal Australian Mint also produced a collector's version of the coin. So, collectors can buy:

Carded uncirculated specimens
Mint rolls containing multiple pieces
80th anniversary of end of WW2 coin silver version with a proof finish and presentation packaging.

Obverse and reverse designs of the collectors' $2 coin.

80th Anniversary Coin Roll Value

The 80th anniversary of end of WW2 coin roll was released more as a collector product rather than a banking roll. Each roll contains uncirculated coloured $2 exemplars, made according to the Royal Australian Mint’s collector standard.

They were wrapped in official Mint-branded paper and sealed with a security label. The issue is limited to only 15,000 rolls. All pieces remain Australian legal tender, but they were sold primarily to collectors.

The original retail price was about $100 per roll. Rolls were in demand as collectors sought uncirculated pieces with no signs of wear (which affects condition and reduces value). Since rolls contain only uncirculated ones, premiums typically depend on the condition of the seal and whether the roll remains unopened.

Examples of rolls containing uncirculated $2 coins.

Current Market Value in Australia

As we know, several formats of 2025 were released for different purposes. The main difference in their price comes from packaging, metal content, and mintage limits.

The colored uncirculated specimens in the card have the largest mintage figures; it can be considered an entry-level collectable. The silver version is intended for numismatists who prefer editions made of precious metals in presentation packaging.

Piece	Version	Mintage	Issue Price (AUD)
Coloured $2	‘C’ mintmark uncirculated in card	100,000	$22.50
$2 Silver Proof	‘C’ mintmark, 99.9% silver proof	10,000	$90.00
Collector Roll	Uncirculated coloured pieces (roll format)	15,000 rolls (estimated dealer distribution)	~$100 per roll

Market prices move mainly with conditions and availability. Circulation coins usually remain close to face value, while sealed rolls and limited collector editions attract stronger interest among Australian collectors.

Secondary Market Prices

Example of carded, uncirculated coin that can be found on the secondary market.

The Royal Australian Mint's official stock of coins is now sold out, so these $2 piece can be purchased on the secondary market. They can now be found through dealers and online platforms.

Uncirculated colored coins in card cases are currently selling at prices significantly above their original issue price. Typical prices on the secondary market (eBay) range from $35 to $78, depending on condition, packaging, and seller pricing.

Silver ones are naturally more expensive because of the precious metal content and smaller mintage. For example, a silver $2 piece in original packaging is currently selling for $325 on eBay. Prices for rolls also vary depending on the collector’s demand and availability.

You can also check and compare other rare Australian $2 pieces to compare prices and availability.

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Collector Demand and Future Potential

Colored designs consistently attract the attention of collectors. Several factors can influence long-term interest:

Theme: commemorative pieces dedicated to World War II usually attract history lovers.
Colored design: coloured $2 exemplars are actively collected in Australia.
A mintage of 100,000 pieces: these figures are considered average for modern RAM issues.
Precious metal content: a silver proof piece with a mintage of 10,000 pieces attracts traditional numismatic collectors.

The one in a cardboard package is affordable and will likely remain a piece for beginning collectors. The silver proof version is a more limited numismatic issue, similar to the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin for collectors of precious-metal coins.

As with most modern commemorative pieces, future prices will depend mainly on collector demand rather than strict rarity.

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