Let’s compare it to the other coins in your wallet. The 10c piece? Boring. The 50c piece? Too heavy and it ruins the shape of your pocket. But the 2015 WWI $2 coin? It’s a conversation starter. Pull it out at a pub and say, “You know this little guy landed at Gallipoli in spirit?” People will either think you’re a genius or a lunatic. Either way, you’ll get a free beer out of the confusion.
And here’s a wild statistic: during the war, the Australian government actually melted down silver coins to make bullets and artillery shells. So in a weird, full-circle way, this 2015 coin is a replacement for all the coins that got turned into weaponry. It’s like the world’s saddest, most patriotic cycle of recycling. “Your coin is now a grenade, mate. Cheers.”
Two pounds 2015 | British Coins price guide and values | Coins and
The Weirdest Auction Ever
In 2019, a man tried to sell a bag of 500 of these coins on eBay for $1,200. He claimed they were “rare” and “uncirculated.” No one bought them. But a single coin with a tiny error – a smudge on the poppy – sold for $130. So if you find one with a factory mistake, you’re rich. If you find one with a dent from a dropped hammer, you’re just unlucky. The market is fickle, like a cat in a tuxedo.
By the way, if you’re thinking, “I should go hoard these from every cash register in town,” slow down. The Mint made so many that they’re still common. In 2026, they even reissued a very similar design for the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. So now you have to check the date. It’s like a treasure hunt, but the only treasure is a vague sense of historical superiority.
