Nearly 40,000 Australians killed during the Second World War have been honoured with a new coin, marking 80 years since the end of the deadly conflict.

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The Royal Australian Mint has released the $2 coin design as a "lasting tribute to [the] courage and resilience" of Australian soldiers.

Silver and gold limited edition WWII commemorative coins. Picture supplied

The design features a wreath of eight red poppies, each flower representing a decade since the end of the war.

A flowing purple ribbon was woven through the design to represent mourning, dignity and reflection, the mint s

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