2026 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Silver Proof Coin – Dawn Service

terry — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:01:58 +0000

On Anzac Day every year, dawn service across the country commence in the early hours of the morning. Well-known dawn service include the service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and the Currumbin RSL service at Elephant Rock, Queensland. Dawn services are also held at key commemorative sites overseas, includding Gallipoli and Port Moresby. The time of day mirrors the dawn landing of the Anzacs on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915, and reflects the broader significance of dawn during World War I. With dawn being s favourable time to mount offensives, soldiers would gather in the darkness before dawn and prepare for an attack, in what is known as the dawn ‘stand-to’. The Royal Australian Mint commemorates the dawn service with this stunning coin design. The vast crowd of people represents the many Australian who gather together, year after year, for this time-honoured tradition.

Product overview

Coin reverse features a striking representation of the dawn service, including colour print and the ‘C’ mintmark for Canberra, the place of minting
Coin obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by D. Thorne
Crafted in 99.9% fine silver
Struck to the mint’s renowned proof standards
Packaged in a protective capsule and presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity
Strictly limited mintage of 10,000
Australian legal tender

Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Coin year: 2026

Coin finish: Proof

Metal: Silver

Mintage: 10000

Denomination: $2

Weight – coin only: 8.55 g

Diameter: 20.50 mm

Brand: Royal Australian Mint

Product type: Coin

Coins

2026 $2 ‘C’ Mintmark Coloured Silver Proof Coin – Dawn Service

Product overview