Historical information

Australian and New Zealand five dollar coin set commemorating the 75th anniversary of Gallipoli

Significance

Commemorative gold metal five dollar coin set issued in 1990 to mark the 75th anniversary of the ANZAC's landing at Gallipoli.

Physical description

Timber frame displaying two commemorative Five Dollar gold metal coins mounted on maroon velvet.. The New Zealand coin shows the reigning monarch on the obverse (QEII). The reverse shows a soldier standing in full World War One kit in front of the New Zealand flag. The Australian coin also shows the reigning monarch (QEII) on the obverse, with an image of Private Simpson and his donkey with wounded soldier on the reverse

Inscriptions & markings

"5 dollars" two soldiers on a donkey.
"5 dollars" soldier in front of flag