2026 20 Cent Coloured Coin – 1941 Service & Strife: Australia in the Second World War – North Africa & the Middle East Single Coin on Card
Mintage: 40,000
Product Issue: 5,000
This 2026 coloured 20 cent coin commemorates Australia’s wartime service in North Africa and the Middle East during the Second World War.
The coin design features key military equipment used by the Australian Air Force, Army and Navy in these campaigns. The ship shown is HMAS Stuart, which played a role in the evacuation of Crete. A Hawker Hurricane aircraft represents the Air Force, while the Ordnance QF 25-pounder gun represents the Army.
The background design is inspired by traditional tiled patterns historically found across North African and Middle Eastern regions. The coloured detail draws inspiration from the war medals awarded to those who served in these areas.