Painting The War Enamel Penny 9 Coin Collection

Featuring artwork from the Australian War Memorial, this collection highlights nine historic scenes from the Great War (1914-1918). In an age in which camera technology was in its infancy, these extraordinary paintings provide insight into one of the largest wars the world has experienced. From Robert Camm's painting Aussies portraying our troops perparing for war, to the paintings created by official war artists, this collection creates a personal representation of th war. These images explore a visual and sensory dimension often absent in written histories or other forms of reportage. Each genusine King George V Australian Penny in the collection is finished in 24-carat gold and enhanced with an exclusive enamel technique.