2014 W4783 70th Anniversary of Retirement 'G For George' $1 Uncirculated Coin

2014 G For George $1 Uncirculated Coin

‘G for George’ was an active Avro Lancaster heavy bomber which was constructed in 1942 and flew 90 operational missions over Nazi-occupied territory during the Second World War. Its affectionate nickname was the result of the prominent ‘G’ in its squadron code, and the plane was both empowering and uniting for over 10,000 airmen.

Servicemen crewed this aircraft in RAF Bomber Command until its retirement in 1944. It now sits proudly on display in the Australian War Memorial’s ANZAC Hall, as an embodiment of the strength, endurance and sacrifices of those who served in the war. On the 70th anniversary of its retirement, this coin serves as a lasting memento of its iconic service.

• Denomination: $1
• Metal: Al/Br
• Diameter: 25mm
• Mass: 9g
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 15,000