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World War I Centenary Coin

World War I Centenary Coin
flag Australia
2018

This commemorative coin marks the centenary of the end of World War I, honoring remembrance, peace, and the human cost of global conflict. The reverse depicts a dove in flight carrying a red poppy, a powerful symbol of sacrifice and remembrance, set against layered inscriptions of the word “Peace” in multiple languages. The contrast between the calm, symbolic imagery and the historical reference to 1918 emphasizes reconciliation, collective memory, and the enduring hope for peace after devastation.

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