Australia Elizabeth II 20 Cents

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20 Cents 2017, Australia, Elizabeth II, 25th Anniversary of the Bananas in Pyjamas

20 Cents 2017, Australia, Elizabeth II, 25th Anniversary of the Bananas in Pyjamas, A book-style pack

Obverse. Photo © Royal Australian Mint (RAM)

Description

In 2017 the Royal Australian Mint issued coloured two coin set in order to commemorate 25 years of the "Bananas in Pyjamas" segment of the Australian children's television series "Play School". This NCLT (non-circulating legal tender) coin has been paired up with a coloured 5 cent coin. The two coins are frosted uncirculated and are packaged in coin capsules that are placed in a children's book type folder.

Bananas in Pyjamas is an Australian children's television show that premiered on 20 July 1992 on ABC. It has since become syndicated in many different countries, and dubbed into other languages. The concept was inspired by the success of the song Bananas in Pyjamas, written by Carey Blyton in 1967, on Play School. This song, which had become a regular item on Play School, became the theme of the new series. The series was revamped in May 2011 as a CGI animated series created by Southern Star Entertainment.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara was a wedding present in 1947 from her grandmother, Queen Mary, who received it as a gift from the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland in 1893 on the occasion of her marriage to the Duke of York, later George V. Made by E. Wolfe & Co., it was purchased from Garrard & Co. by a committee organised by Lady Eve Greville. In 1914, Mary adapted the tiara to take 13 diamonds in place of the large oriental pearls surmounting the tiara. At first, Elizabeth wore the tiara without its base and pearls but the base was reattached in 1969. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara is one of Elizabeth's most recognisable pieces of jewellery due to its widespread use on British banknotes and coinage. Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2017 IRB
Reverse	Colorised Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Bear Movie-themed Animated film Depicts five main characters: the two Bananas (B1 and B2) chasing three Teddy Bears (Amy, Lulu and Morgan). BANANAS IN PYJAMAS CLASSIC 20
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Characteristics

Type	Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material	Cupronickel
Weight	11.3 g
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	2.5 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Medal
Mint	Royal Australian Mint (RAM)