Twenty Cents 2009 Australian Service Nurses (NCLT), Coin from Australia - detailed information

The Australian 20 cent coin was first introduced with decimalisation on 14 February 1966 when it replaced the pre-decimal Australian florin, to which it is equal in size and mass. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin has not been changed since its introduction.

The denomination is occasionally used by both the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint to issue collector coins, which are legal tender in Australia - such as this one.

This military commemorative 20 cents coin honours past and present Australian Service Nurses who have made history behind and beyond the battlefields.

Australian Service Nurses first served with Australian troops in the Colonial Military Forces in South Africa during the Boer War and since have seen active service in Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bouganvile, East Timor and the Gulf and Afganistan conflicts.

The coin was issued in a presentation card (issue price A$6.95). No coins of this type were issued into circulation.