COIN REVEAL: 2015 Four Coin 1oz Silver Gallipoli Landing Proof Set
Today's coin reveal post features the 2015 Four Coin 1oz Silver Gallipoli Landing Proof Set. This proof coin set was a joint project between the Royal Australian Mint, New Zealand Post, the Turkish State Mint and the Royal Mint. This beautiful coin set was created to commemorate and pay tribute to each of the countries that we predominantly involved in the battle of Gallipoli during the First World War.
1. Coin Story
The Gallipoli Landing took place in 1915, during the First World War. The battle that took place on the shores of Gallipoli was brutal and many soldiers from each of these nations lost their lives. A number of movies and documentaries have been made in remembrance of these soldiers and to highlight the acts of bravery and courage that was displayed by both sides.
In 2015, on the centenary of this conflict, four of the nations that were heavily involved in the battle at Gallipoli came together in the spirit of peace and friendship to contribute towards the creation of this amazing four coin silver proof set.
Each country designed and minted a 1oz silver coin to be included in this proof set.
2. Coin Packaging
These coins are packaged in a classy black box with the words 'CENTENARY OF THE GALLIPOLI LANDING 2015 FOUR COIN PROOF SET' in the colour bronze.
The outer cardboard box is white with a single tree watermark behind the stylistic writing of the word 'GALLIPOLI' in the colour sage green.
Inside the black box is a uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA). On the front of the COA is the name of each of the four mints/issuers from Australia, New Zealand, Turkey and the United Kingdom:
- Royal Australian Mint - Australian Government
- The Royal Mint - United Kingdom
- Darphane - Turkish State Mint
- New Zealand Post - Reserve Bank of New Zealand
3. Coin Details
a. Mintage
The mintage of these proof coin sets was strictly limited to 3,000. Each of the coins were issued as legal tender under the authority of the issuing country.
b. Purity
The purity of each of the coins in the proof set is either .999 fine silver or .925 sterling silver.
c. Details
Australia
| Mint/Brand: | The Royal Australian Mint |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 1 Troy Ounce |
| Purity: | .999 Fine Silver |
| Denomination: | $5 (Australian) |
| Year of Issue: | 2015 |
| Edge: | Milled |
| Mintage: | 3,000 |
| Diameter: | 40.00mm |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Designer: | A. Baggio |
Great Britain
| Mint/Brand: | The Royal Mint |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 28.28g |
| Purity: | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Denomination: | 5 Pounds (United Kingdom) |
| Year of Issue: | 2015 |
| Edge: | Smooth |
| Mintage: | 3,000 |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Designer: | J. Bergdahl |
New Zealand
| Mint/Brand: | New Zealand Post |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 1 Troy Ounce |
| Purity: | .999 Fine Silver |
| Denomination: | $1 (New Zealand) |
| Year of Issue: | 2015 |
| Edge: | Milled |
| Mintage: | 3,000 |
| Diameter: | 40.00mm |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Designer: | Strategy Design and Advertising |
Turkey
| Mint/Brand: | Darphane |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 31.1g |
| Purity: | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Denomination: | 20 TRY (Turkish Lira) |
| Year of Issue: | 2015 |
| Edge: | Milled |
| Mintage: | 3,000 |
| Diameter: | 38.61mm |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Designer: | Turkish Mint |
4. Coin Design
a. Reverse Design
Australia
The reverse of the coin depicts a tree which stands at the site of the Lone Pine Cemetery. The tree has stood there for over 100 years and to this day is a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
The design includes an inscription 'GALLIPOLI', the date range '1915 - 2015, and the denomination 'FIVE DOLLARS'.
Great Britain
The reverse of the coin depicts the landings of the troops on the Gallipoli Peninsula. A schematic in the background shows the lines of attack.
The design includes an inscription '1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918', and the word 'GALLIPOLI'.
New Zealand
The reverse of the coin depicts New Zealand troops landing on the beaches of Gallipoli in the background. The foreground shows a New Zealand soldier carrying a wounded Australian soldier to safety, symbolising the ANZAC spirit between the two countries.
The design includes an inscription 'WWI 1915 THE SPIRIT OF ANZAC', with the denomination 'ONE DOLLAR'.
Turkey
The reverse of the coin depicts a dove in flight with an olive branch in its beak to reinforce the power of solidarity, friendship and peace.
The design includes an inscription 'GALLIPOLI', 'GELIEOLU', and the date range '1915 - 2015'.
a. Obverse Design
Australia
The obverse of the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The design also includes the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', country of origin 'AUSTRALIA' and the year '2015'.
Great Britain
The obverse of the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with the words 'ELIZABETH II', 'D·G·REG·F·D', the denomination of 'FIVE POUNDS' and the date '2015' .
New Zealand
The obverse of the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The design also includes the inscriptions 'ELIZABETH II', country of origin 'NEW ZEALAND'.
Turkey
The obverse of the coin portrays war memorial monuments, with quoted words in Turkish. The design also includes the inscriptions 'TURKIYE CUMHURIYETI', 'REPUBLIC OF TURKEY' and the denomination '20 Turk Lirasi'.
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A very cool set with an amazing effort to produce such a level of collaboration between allies and a former enemy commemorating one of the most bitter battles of the 20th century.
Yea I was quite amazed by the collaboration too, that is one of the things that attracted me to purchasing this set.
Australian New Zealand definitely don't play around with that content! .999!!!!
Those are definitely my favorites and amazing set as well as phenomenal packaging.
One of these days I need to start stashing away some coins but I'm just waiting for the price to come back a little bit.
Thank you very much for your content really appreciate it and I wish you amazing success with your collection!
The price of silver has been bouncing about quite a bit lately. At the moment it is actually quite low in my opinion, obviously it could still go lower, but it is also poised to go much higher if some of the macroeconomics around the world continue on their current trajectory.
Nice set but crazy battle . That battle with so many deads happens when soldiers do what they are asked to do although it is crazy to storm a fortified rock. I saw a movie about it.