1999 $1 The Last ANZACs Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1/10oz Proof The Chinese character for 'rooster'

The Chinese character for 'rooster' and the inscription 'Year of the Rooster' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark

It has piercing eyes and an impressive wingspan reaching more than 2

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the occasion with this special six coin Uncirculated Set which features the six effigies on each of Australia’s coin denominations

the rock band’s former lead singer

As valuable metal emerged from Australian soil

1999 $1 The Last ANZACs Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1/10oz Proof The Chinese character for 'rooster'What began as an acronym ANZAC, for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps has entered the lexicon as a word in its own right. Anzac means mateship; a spirit of courage, strength in adversity, selflessness, initiative tempered with a laconic humour. This commemorative coin proudly acknowledges the service and sacrifice of the original Anzacs.