2024 $2 Remembrance Day Animals At War PNC

Animals have been indispensable during wartime: we have relied on them for transport, logistics, communications and companionship. Mules, camels, donkeys, pigeons, dogs and horses have all served their human masters in conflict. Dogs carried messages, ammunition and medical equipment as well as located wounded men and enemy soldiers. By sniffing out explosives dogs have saved many lives in Afghanistan, where Improvised Explosive Devices were one of the biggest threats to Australian soldiers. To commemorate all animal deeds and sacrifices in war, a commemorative purple poppy is worn on 24 February, Australia's official War Animal Day.