<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Australian Mint has introduced a limited edition coin to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The design features the depiction of red poppies in a wreath pattern, with each poppy representing a decade since the war ended.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nearly a million Australians served in World War II, with around 40,000 dying, serving mostly in Asia and North Africa.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/uk-train-stabbing-what-we-know-updates-explainer/9ac3a054-5aec-4026-b9ef-fe16d9ea4fe5"><strong><span>Countdown to chaos: How one man unleashed bloody horror</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Poppies are a common symbol of Remembrance and are the main symbol of Remembrance Day, which is on November 11th to commemorate the end of World War I.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Along with the poppies, the new limited edition coin features a purple ribbon, which encapsulates a feeling of mourning, dignity and sacrifice, according to Royal Mint's Acting Chief Executive Emily Martin.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"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," she said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/australia-coin-limited-edition-remembrance-day/42334546-bdd7-4f28-b0f5-e305beb90fbb" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/atmospheric-disturbance-major-bang-heard-in-skies-over-bairnsdale-victoria/9c749c2e-2c6b-4dcd-bbdf-e1cacbc32861" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>'Incredible' mystery sky boom rattles homes, people</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"By encircling the poppies with a purple ribbon, we acknowledge not only the sorrow and loss, but also the dignity and reverence that continues to shape how Australians remember this chapter in our history."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Up to 200,000 of the $2 coins will be released into general circulation this week, but are also available to purchase.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A fine silver proof coin and a coloured uncirculated coin will be available from an EQL Ballot from today to Wednesday, whilst both will also be available from the Australian Royal Mint in Canberra from Thursday.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The silver proof coin will cost $90, whilst the uncirculated coin will cost $22.50.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f"><em><strong><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727"><em><strong><span>Apple App Store</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1"><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a><em><strong><span>.</span></strong></em></div></div>